Peer Academic Mentor (Work Study/Part-Time)

Peer Academic Mentor (Work Study/Part-Time) About the Organization Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.

Category Student Opportunities

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Description

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

• 9-12 hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Facilitate weekly group study sessions that average 3 hours per week (evenings preferred)

• Provide academic mentoring regarding success skills (see qualifications) by appointment and during walk-in hours (to be determined based on your schedule and department need)

• Collaborate with Residence Life to deliver presentations on various academic skills and strategies to student organizations and in residence halls

• Collaborate with First Year Mentors to plan and support programming

• Connect students to campus resources that address the needs of the whole student

• Represent the Student Success Center at Campus Visit Days and other department and university events

• Participate in the marketing and promotion of the Student Success Center events and services

• Be available to attend training (TBA)

• Work with CSS staff on special projects related to student success

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PEER ACADEMIC MENTOR:

Be entering their third semester at MHU, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, be in good judicial standing, have a strong desire to assist other students with identifying and overcoming barriers to their academic success, and possess a positive attitude and passion for helping others. In addition, be able to demonstrate a mastery of the holistic elements of student success, such as time management, prioritizing, effective study strategies, note taking, goal setting, test-taking, motivation, managing test anxiety, and using campus resources.

Hours expectations through the semester:

• 39-42 hours group study (3 hours per week)
• 65-70 hours working with individuals (5 hours per week)
• 10-13 hours training and other duties (1 hour per week)

Position Requirements

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU's mission. Minorities and women are

encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution

is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial

status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Dr. Jennie Matthews

Office of Human Resources

Box 6664

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC 28754

828 689-1197

828 689-1256 Fax

jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410

Washington DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642

(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136

(Spanish Federal-relay).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Open Date 6/29/2023

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.