Peer Coach- ASPECT Program

🇺🇸 Athens, OH

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $14 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ October 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Peer Coach for the ASPECT Program. The role involves providing academic and well-being support to students on the autism spectrum, assisting them with their transition to college by helping develop self-advocacy, social, study, organizational, and technology skills. The Peer Coach works under supervision, engages with mentees in various campus settings, and collaborates with other team members to support student success.

Highlights

Support students on the autism spectrum with academic, social, and personal challenges as part of the ASPECT program.
Provide peer counseling, resources, and referrals to campus services.
Assist mentees with developing self-advocacy, social skills, resiliency, study, organizational, and technology skills.
Work schedule arranged between coach and mentee, ranging from 5-15 hours per week.
Requires basic knowledge of office software and communication tools.
Preferred candidates have completed at least one academic year at Ohio University and have experience or enthusiasm for working with individuals with disabilities.
Hourly pay rate of $14.00.
Must be enrolled in a post-secondary or secondary education institution during the current, immediate previous, or immediate upcoming semester.
Position involves in-person interaction with mentees across campus.
Limited supervisory responsibilities; may supervise other student workers.