Trio Student Support Services Program Peer Mentor (Sss Participants Only)

Description of Work

Under the supervision of the Coordinator/Counselor the of Student Support Services Program, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist SSS program participants with becoming familiar with university resources.

• Advise and refer participants to appropriate university resources, as the need arises.

• Encourage students to participate in planned social, cultural, leadership and academic activities and opportunities.

• Attend a weekly or bi-weekly meeting with the TRiO SSSP coordinator/staff.

• Record observations and submit monthly reports to the coordinator.

• Participate in Peer Mentor Training the week prior to the beginning of fall and spring semester and throughout the semester as needed.

• Function as a positive role model at all times, including at activities that occur on university. property and in the local community (this includes appropriate dress/attire).

• Assist mentees to develop positive academic, individual, social and life goals.

• Call and or meet with students a minimum of two times a week.

• Organize and or Implement study groups if needed.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

• Have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Be flexible, enthusiastic and friendly.

• A current and active SSS participant with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher

• Classified as a junior or senior at ECSU.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Temporary/Student Position Status Temporary Work Hours (i.e. 8:00-5:00pm, etc.) varies Work Schedule (i.e. Mon-Fri, Rotating Shifts, Etc.)

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