SASP Peer Application
The Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 application is now open--see "Instructions to Apply" below for link to application. We are thrilled that you are interested in becoming a SASP Peer Success Coach. Please read the following information carefully. There are multiple dates & deadlines that you should make note of. We look forward to reading your application!
Position Description
Primary Duties
- Provides support to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students in the following SASP Programs: Adelante!, APPLE Corps, Early Start, First Year and Transfer Seminars, and other Academic Journey initiatives
- Provides support to students and faculty in select courses through weekly class visits and various communication methods
- Conducts individual and group peer success coaching sessions during which students work through plans to achieve their identified goals
- Helps students navigate the college environment and its resources, and assists them as they transition to college life
- Makes appropriate referrals to other departments and resources, as necessary.
- Provides support to prospective/incoming John Jay students
- Represents John Jay College and Student Academic Success Programs at all times.
- Serves as a positive role model for new and continuing students
- Performs related duties as assigned
Additional Duties:
- Facilitates success workshops and study sessions
- Promotes SASP and college services on social media
- Assists with development of materials for the SASP website and related publications
Minimum qualifications and requirements
- Be a full-time undergraduate John Jay student
- Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Earned between 15 and 90 credits
- Work 10 hours per week between 8:00am-5:30pm during the semester
- Meet with assigned caseload of 25-75 students one-on-one at least once per semester
- Attend all trainings and staff meetings
- Enroll in the mandatory Counseling and Human Services Training Courses in Fall and Spring
Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate
- Genuine desire to help students
- Committed to self-growth and going outside of your comfort zone
- Motivated to work with and contribute to the success of a large team
- Enthusiasm for promoting events and creating buy-in for programs and initiatives
- Familiarity with John Jay services and resources
Compensation
Starts at $15.00 per hour for 10 hours per week (outside of course work)
Instructions to Apply
- Review the above PSC position description.
- Attend a mandatory Info Session!
- Fill out the online application here by Fri April 11, 2025.
- Follow up with your reference(s) to ensure your letter of recommendation has been submitted
- Mark your calendar with the following tentative dates & deadlines:
Dates and Deadlines
Fall24 - Early Bird Info Sessions
- Thursday, November 14th at 1:50pm - 2:50pm — In Person
- Tuesday, November 19th at 1:50pm - 2:50pm — Virtual
- Monday, November 25th at 1:50pm - 2:50pm — Virtual
- Tuesday, December 3rd at 1:50pm - 2:50pm — In Person
December 2 | Online application opens (see link in the instructions above) |
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April 11, 2025 | Deadline to submit the online application |
February & March (Dates TBA) | SP25 Info Sessions |
August 5 - 7 (Dates subject to change) | Mandatory training for fall employment |
July to August | Mandatory summer employment |
Fall 2025 | Weekly office hours (10 maximum); Mandatory 3-credit training course will be held Tuesday/Thursday (Hybrid Synchronous) 3:05pm-4:20pm; Mandatory staff meetings every Wed 1:40pm-2:40pm, Tuesday In Person |
Spring 2026 | Weekly office hours (10 maximum); Mandatory 3-credit training course will be held Tuesday/Thursday (Hybrid Synchronous) 3:05pm-4:20pm; Mandatory staff meetings every Wed 1:40pm-2:40pm, Tuesday In Person |