Peer Mentor

The Peer Mentor is an essential part of the Peer Mentor Program and the Office of Mentoring Programs. The Peer Mentor position is a high impact educational experience. The Peer Mentor will be responsible for supporting the success of assigned mentees by providing intentional mentoring on a one on one and small group setting in the following topic areas:

● Navigation of campus resources (financial aid, registration, wellness, etc.)

● Connection to campus and community (transition to college, making meaningful connections, participating in campus and community programs, etc.)

● Preparation for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills, communication skills, etc.)

The Peer Mentor will work under the supervision of the Mentor Advisor and will be required to attend and actively participate in training, staff meetings, workshops, etc., throughout the year as well as demonstrate a commitment to their team and the department goals and expectations. Peer Mentors will be expected to complete required training for certification during their first semester.

In addition to seeking mentors with all majors who can support students of various majors and diverse backgrounds, we are also currently looking for mentors who can work with specific mentoring initiatives currently including:

EAST Mentoring (students with majors within the College of EAST to mentor fellow students in EAST)

Women in Scholarship Mentor Program (female-identifying students who will mentor fellow female-identifying students with a gender equity & intersectional feminist orientation)

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership and Mentoring Duties:

○Being a positive role model for mentees

○Being a positive representative of the Peer Mentor Program at on and off campus events as needed

○Demonstrating an ability to work with diverse populations

○Facilitating effective one on one and small group mentoring meetings

○Facilitating campus programs participation of self and mentees

○Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops

○Assist students with scholarship applications, FAFSA, registration, admission, and any other service that students need assistance with

○Assist & facilitate outreach through a number of tabling events & class presentations throughout the academic year.

○Demonstrating professionalism, excellent communication and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire to learn, grow and develop as a leader

○Being a responsible team member

○Attending regular staff meetings, training, workshops, etc.

○Actively giving, receiving, & implementing feedback regarding mentoring skills & performance in a timely manner.

Administrative Duties:

○Demonstrating timeliness and consistency with scheduled work time and showing proficiency in using WSU staff Google calendar/email

○Logging and tracking mentoring work

○Sharing information with supervisor, mentees, peers and PMP staff via email, phone or in person in a professional and caring manner

○Implement Starfish system for scheduling & managing appointments with mentees

○Other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisor and PMP staff

○Peer Mentors working with specific cohorts/initiatives must attend additional training, be familiar with policies, timelines and processes relevant to their mentees.

Required Qualifications

Education

○2.5 GPA or higher

○Full-time (12 credits or more)

○Undergraduate or Graduate student

○50/50 available; FAFSA/Work Study Eligible Preferred

○Must have completed at least two (2) semesters at WSU

○All majors encouraged to apply

Experience

○All students have diverse backgrounds and experiences and all are encouraged to apply.

○Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with a diverse student population, especially underrepresented students

○Applicants interested in working with specific student populations must demonstrate knowledge of the student populations and their needs and/or demonstrate an ability to learn quickly

Skills

○Excellent communication skills (presenting/communicating information, actively listening, mediating, conflict management)

○Organizational and time management skills (google calendar experience preferred)

○Team-oriented

○Autonomous and proactive

○Microsoft Office knowledge

○Gmail experience

Preferred Qualifications

●Experience working with diverse populations

●Experience mentoring and/or motivating others

●Experience coordinating programs and people participation

To qualify for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification, mentors must have or achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA while serving as a Peer Mentor.

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 06/13/2024 Review Date 06/15/2024 Job Close Date 06/14/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3633 Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume and the contact information for three references. You may also add an optional cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate documents in Payroll prior to being paid.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. Applicants must interview with the department mentor supervisor.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-7569.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas.

Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body.

Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).