Retention Peer Mentor

The Mentors for Outreach and Retention in Education (MORE) in the Moyes College of Education is an essential part of a team focused on recruiting and retaining students.

The MORE student workers will be responsible for supporting the success of recruitment and retention programs and may be asked to help with:

● Visiting schools and other locations for recruitment.

● Offering assistance and a listening ear to Moyes College of Education students through broad support and targeted outreach.

● Developing, moderating, and leading participation in bi-weekly

meetings/programs related to the following topics:

○ Aiding students in navigating campus resources (financial aid, registration,

wellness, tutoring, food bank, counseling, disability services, etc.)

○ Developing a connection to campus and community (transition to college,

making meaningful connections, participating in College of Education clubs and programs as well as community programs, etc.)

○ Preparing for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills,

communication skills, etc.)

● Staffing the MORE center in the buildings.

To facilitate opportunities for mentees to achieve the outcomes related to the areas mentioned above, MORE student workers will adhere to the following expectations:

● Attending and participating in all required training.

● Being a positive role model for mentees.

● Being a positive representative of the Moyes College of Education

● Facilitating effective one on one and small group mentoring meetings.

● Facilitating participation of mentees.

● Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops.

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

● Being a responsible team member.

● Performing other duties as assigned.

MORE student workers will work under the supervision of the Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Specialist with direction from the College Success Team and will be required to attend and participate in training, staff meetings, workshops, etc.,

throughout the year as well as demonstrate a commitment to their team and College of Education goals and expectations.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

2.5 GPA or higher

Full-time (12 credits or more)

Must be a Moyes College of Education Undergraduate (working towards first degree)

Must have completed at least one semester at WSU by the end of the Fall 2021

Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with historically underrepresented students.

MORE will be expected to complete required training given in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Excellence.

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Autonomous and proactive

Google Suite expertise

Gmail experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

3.0 GPA to qualify for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association)

certification

Work study is preferred. Completed FAFSA.

Has participated in concurrent enrollment.

Experience mentoring and/or motivating others

Experience coordinating programs and people participation

Teamwork/Team-oriented

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/04/2023 Review Date 10/06/2023 Job Close Date 10/04/2024 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/12240 Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume and the contact information for three references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

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 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., Repetitive motion.

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. - Typing 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. 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).