Academic Responsibility Coach (ARC)
ARCs are student peer mentors who live in the residence halls to provide direct assistance and
coaching to students with academic concerns.
These individuals are students trained to provide ongoing support to their peers through one-onone contact, group tutoring, and programs related to academic skill building.
The goal of the ARCs is to assist students with their transition to college by introducing them to
a variety of support strategies to equip them with the tools needed for academic and personal
success at UCM.
These ARCs work cooperatively with the Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support and
University Housing to provide academic support and resource to students.
Objectives of the ARCs are to:
1. Assist students with the transition to college and foster student success.
2. Establish a positive, professional relationship with residents.
3. Help residents develop successful academic skills.
Applications can be found on the MULES4HIRE website.
For more information, please contact the Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support at
660-543-4156 or email Brian Niemuth at niemuth@ucmo.edu.
Academic Responsibility Coach (ARC) Job Description:
ARCs are live-in, student staff members within residence halls. ARCs work closely with the Office of
Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support and University Housing to work to support students’ transition to
college and foster student success. They will focus on connecting students’ with academic support
strategies while working cooperatively with Community Advisors. ARCs will support the mission of
UCM by assisting to transform students into lifelong learners, dedicated to service, with the knowledge,
skills and confidence to succeed and lead in the region, state, nation and world.
Qualifications
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30 or more UCM hours earned. ( At time employment begins)
Lived in Residence Hall at least two semesters.
Minimum UCM grade point average of 3.0 and in good standing with the University (cannot be
on Conduct Reflection).
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Comfortable with technology.
Good communication, organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
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Assist residents with their transition to college and other skills for college success.
Emphasize personal responsibility, goal-setting, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills.
Outreach to residents about class attendance, resources available, and connections for academic
success especially for students with early alert concerns.
Provide support to at-risk students and students identified through Maxient.
Plan and implement two academic related programs a semester.
o Topics might include: academic responsibility, time-management, study skills, university
support services, and problem solving.
Partner and work cooperatively with all building staff (Community Advisors, Office Assistants,
and Residence Hall Directors).
Partner and work cooperatively with all ARC staff within the building/complex.
Attend all training sessions/in-services. (would include time before classes begin)
Organize study groups.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Follow communication and documentation procedures at all times.
Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed.
Work regular office hours.
Distribute academic success documents and tips to residents. This might include maintaining
bulletin boards, distributing flyers and using social media.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation:
Double room, $350 partial meal plan, $500 stipend.