College Work Study Program (DREAM Peer Mentor)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The DREAM Peer Coaching Model is a program that assists students in adapting to the college environment so new and returning students can meet their educational and personal goals. D.R.E.A.M. stands for Dependable, Responsive, Excellent, Advisor and Mentor. The five pillars, as identified in the name, will serve to guide the ongoing training and expectations for the DREAM team.

Requirements

Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
Completed 12 semester hours or more
2.75 GPA
Available to work 10 hours per week
Attend Peer Coaching training session

Responsibilities

Provides information concerning campus resources, activities, and services.
Provides encouragement for peers to stay in college and finish their program through out-of-classroom engagement with touchpoints.
Guides and encourages mentees toward academic success.
Role models that display appropriate social behavior and skills.
Punctual, informative, and reliable and responsive in the execution of all assigned duties.
Considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers and staff.
Maintains confidentiality with peer's personal information, such as contact information.
Maintain weekly communication with your assigned peers with an openness to on-call support for 1-2 hours per week and small group support during critical advising milestones.