Campus Internship Program (Cip) -Specialist I, Peer Mentor- Honors Program (Part Time)

SLCC Honors Program Peer Mentors assist and mentor students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support. Honors Peer Mentors support Honors Program students, particularly First-Year students, in transitioning to SLCC, adjusting to college life, and understanding Honors Program requirements, as well as checking in with students on their progress. Peer mentors also serve to foster a sense of belonging among the students, staff, faculty, and community. Plus, Peer Mentors assist in outreach efforts to prospective Honors Program students and assist in planning and promoting Honors Program activities and events.

The Honors Program Mentor will be responsible for:

• Assisting Honors Program students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support

• Supporting Honors Program students, particularly First-Year students, in understanding Honors Program requirements and checking in with students on their progress

• Referring students to the appropriate campus and community resources

• Providing general communication support i.e. Honors Program newsletter and social media for High-Impact Practice and Enrichment Experience opportunities on campus and in the community

• Providing general office support for the Honors Lounge

• Assisting in planning and promoting Honors Program activities and events

• Assisting in outreach efforts to prospective Honors Program students

• Promoting a supportive environment and serve as a positive role model and representative of the SLCC Honors Program

Benefits:

• Leadership development, facilitation experience

• Increased familiarity with campus resources and support systems

• Close working relationship and mentorship with Honors program professional staff

• Peer Mentor will have the ability and flexibility to adjust roles/responsibilities or create projects and initiatives (with approval of Honors Program Coordinator) that more closely align with the Peer Mentor's interests and professional goals

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Registered for 9.0 credit for Fall and Spring semesters

• Registered for 6.0 credit hours for summer semester

• Participate in Campus Internship Program professional development activities

• Maintain 15-20 hours per week work schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Current Honors Program student (apply to be an Honors student here: http://www.slcc.edu/honors/apply.aspx)

Demonstrate an ability to work with all groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty, including those with disabilities

Be able to facilitate effective one-on-one and small group mentoring meetings

Demonstrate effective communication and listening skills, organization, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow and develop as a peer mentor

Be able to participate in trainings, staff meetings, workshop

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.