The Advising First Center for College Life Coaching works with students on their transition to college life by emphasizing academic, social, mental, and environmental factors. Students meet bi-weekly to plan, review, and strategize goals. Student populations served include first-time in college, out-of-state, off-campus, and Pell recipients. Additional populations are determined by the needs of the university to positively impact retention and persistence. Interns for this program will work with a group of students from the mentioned populations or others. Coaches use conversational skills to build rapport, empower the student, and create action plans that align with students' goals. This internship uses a case management model and requires steady outreach to students. Documentation of all student interactions is required as well.
Special placement information:
Accepting MSW 1st-year students. Full- and part-time positions available. Staff meetings are in-person and usually take place on Wednesday mornings between 8-11. A stipend is not provided for this placement, and neither is liability insurance. Video and audio recording via Zoom is permitted with approval in advance and will be used for observations. Work hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.