Introduction
Peer Academic Success Specialists (PASS) are responsible for linking residents, residence staff and building organizations to appropriate academic support resources, both within the residence hall and in the University community, with an emphasis on technology- enabled support services. They are responsible for establishing the Community Learning Center (CLC) as the hub of scholarly community in the residence halls. The PASS will act to support all residents, but would pay particular attention to the students’ needs in transitioning to college, stemming from their social identities, and arising from uneven access to learning technologies. PASSs provide advice, information, and programs in support of academic activities and integrative learning, that is, connecting in-class learning with co- curricular learning. PASSs are co-supervised by the Academic Advising Coordinator and the Hall Director (HD).

Time Commitment
20 hours per week (including at least 6 regular office hours in the CLC [where available] per week, weekly building and PASS staff meetings, and serving at the Community Center).

Responsibilities

Academic support programming (35%)

• Assessing the educational needs of residents and incorporating the assessment into the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs and services, often with a technology component, for residents and staff
• Educating residents about academic success strategies and skills, time management, academic integrity, information and technology literacy, and stress management
• Interfacing with various campus partners in providing virtual academic consultation services in the CLCs
• Collaborating with the resident staff to enhance the academic experience of the residents

Academic support advising and consultation (40%)

• Referring students to appropriate academic resources, services, special academic programs, and related learning technologies
• Working with living-learning program staff to incorporate appropriate technology education into residents’ learning experiences
• Serving at the Community Center with a focus on getting to know residents and building community
• Orienting residents to the learning technologies available in the CLC and their use in support of their studies

 Planning and development (20%)

• Employing creative communication strategies to inform residents and ResStaff of strategies, resources and programs supporting academic success
• Assisting the HD in the planning and implementation of required staff training
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by professional staff
• Developing 2-week plans

 Administrative tasks and communication (5%)

• Monitoring accounts daily to check for electronic mail and conference activity
• Compiling monthly reports of statistics and activities
• Participating in the student ResStaff selection process
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Advising Coordinator or HD

Special Qualifications
Graduate students and seniors are encouraged to apply; however all qualified applicants will be considered. 

Compensation
100% room & board, basic cable, and the use of a mini-fridge and notebook computer for the academic year..

Contact Information
Martha P. Kirpes, Ph.D.
Academic Advising  Coordinator
LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center
1255 Angell Hall                                                                                             
Phone: (734) 615–3002
E-mail: mpkirpes@umich.edu