DF SUM AY25/26 PUENTE Peer Leader

Regis University•Denver, CO

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Community for Belonging PUENTE Peer Leader / Resident Assistant will primarily assist in the implementation of the PUENTE Program at Regis University. Peer Leaders will live in the residence halls with the PUENTE participants for the duration of the 1-week program, from July 17-24. PUENTE students are first-generation, traditional pre-nursing undergraduate college students admitted to Regis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Attend and participate in all mandatory training sessions and meetings: These training dates of TBD but will be planned for June and July. In your application, please list any summer conflicts. Provide academic support, and transitional programming to incoming first-year students in a residence hall environment during the week of PUENTE. There is also an opportunity to continue in this role supporting academic success for PUENTE students during the fall and spring academic semesters. Act at all times with full regard for each student’s emotional and physical well-being. Assist in the planning and delivery of Summer PUENTE Program related activities, projects and special events. Planning meetings are TBD during the semester. PUENTE RAs are invited to attend as they are available. Reside in assigned residence hall at all times with student participants except when absence is scheduled or approved by the Director. Enforce Summer PUENTE Program rules and expectations such as curfew, supervised study periods, and behavior guidelines. Also, enforce residence hall and university policies to guide appropriate student participant behavior. Provide academic support and general guidance, serve as a resource, and motivate and encourage their full involvement in PUENTE, First Tracks, and SOAR Orientation. Maintain professional and ethical relationships and boundaries with staff and student participants at all times, both during the entire length of the program and during any off-duty contact with students and staff. Peer Leaders must be especially sensitive to behavior or interaction with students that might appear to be improper and unprofessional. Communicate and share with program staff relevant information concerning student and program issues and seek immediate assistance from Director or other core staff member when a situation exceeds your experience or expertise, and inform such staff of any concerns regarding student participant behavior, including sickness, absences, drug use, etc. Plan and execute special activities and events by coordinating and delegating efforts. Complete and submit all required receipts and other documentation to an CoBE administrative staff member and any other paperwork that may be required for documentation purposes upon request and by the designated deadline or timeframe. Come to the beginning of the program well-rested and prepared to be “on” as a leader for the week. Time off and breaks will be scheduled in consultation with CoBe pro staff and fellow peer leaders. Other necessary duties as assigned by staff.

Requirements

Current sophomore, junior, or senior in the Pre-Nursing or Nursing program at Regis University.
Minimum 2.5 GPA and in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Experience or strong interest in working with First-Gen students.
Available for full participation July 17–24, 2025, including overnight stay.
Possess an understanding and sensitivity to concerns faced by new first-generation college students.
Exhibit an appreciation and respect for diversity.
Exercise good judgement when representing the university and uphold institutional standards including Regis’ student code of conduct.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
High degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Must be able to interact professionally with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.
Self-motivated and able to work with a team.
Positive, engaging attitude and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with the peer leader team.
Basic knowledge of campus resources.
Punctual and reliable.
Willingness to assist in any way possible.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills: Ability to speak to large and small groups and communicate instructions and expectations to peers or near-peers.
Experience creating professional communications and using computer programs.
Ability to provide constructive feedback.
Group Facilitation Skills: Ability to develop engaging presentations and workshops for large and small groups.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of the PUENTE Program at Regis University.
Live in the residence halls with the PUENTE participants for the duration of the 1-week program, from July 17-24.
Attend and participate in all mandatory training sessions and meetings: These training dates of TBD but will be planned for June and July.
Provide academic support, and transitional programming to incoming first-year students in a residence hall environment during the week of PUENTE.
Act at all times with full regard for each student’s emotional and physical well-being.
Assist in the planning and delivery of Summer PUENTE Program related activities, projects and special events.
Reside in assigned residence hall at all times with student participants except when absence is scheduled or approved by the Director.
Enforce Summer PUENTE Program rules and expectations such as curfew, supervised study periods, and behavior guidelines.
Enforce residence hall and university policies to guide appropriate student participant behavior.
Provide academic support and general guidance, serve as a resource, and motivate and encourage their full involvement in PUENTE, First Tracks, and SOAR Orientation.
Maintain professional and ethical relationships and boundaries with staff and student participants at all times, both during the entire length of the program and during any off-duty contact with students and staff.
Communicate and share with program staff relevant information concerning student and program issues and seek immediate assistance from Director or other core staff member when a situation exceeds your experience or expertise, and inform such staff of any concerns regarding student participant behavior, including sickness, absences, drug use, etc.
Plan and execute special activities and events by coordinating and delegating efforts.
Complete and submit all required receipts and other documentation to an CoBE administrative staff member and any other paperwork that may be required for documentation purposes upon request and by the designated deadline or timeframe.
Come to the beginning of the program well-rested and prepared to be “on” as a leader for the week.
Other necessary duties as assigned by staff.