DF AY26/27 GLOBAL Inclusive Peer Mentor

Regis University•Denver, CO

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Peer Mentors in the GLOBAL Inclusive College Certificate Program work with students (mentees) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They build structured, supportive relationships that provide guidance, encouragement, and meaningful support. Mentors accompany mentees to classes and internships, foster academic, social, employment, and independent living skills, support participation in campus events and activities, and promote meaningful inclusion in the Regis University community. This position is for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Peer Mentors help provide experiences that address mentees’ academic, social, emotional, career, and self-determination aspirations. Mentors may model skills, provide scaffolding, and gradually support mentees toward greater independence. Specific responsibilities vary depending on the assigned shift. Schedules typically average 5–8 hours per week, although hours may vary based on program needs. GLOBAL Inclusive staff determine weekly schedules according to the alignment of the Peer Mentor’s availability with assigned mentees’ schedules and support needs. Mentors must be available when support is needed; availability does not guarantee a specific number of work hours. Required meetings and training sessions are an ongoing expectation of employment, and availability to attend is considered during hiring. Changes in availability that prevent attendance may affect continued employment. Other employment and extracurricular commitments should not conflict with or take precedence over required meetings and training sessions. Regis employees are expected to perform their work in alignment with the University’s mission, including its Catholic and Jesuit values, and to contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equity. Spring 2027 employment is based on good standing with the program. Applicants must include a resume. Applications are accepted until positions are filled, with a priority application deadline of November 13, 2026. The position pays $19.84 per hour and is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation. Employees receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for supporting fellow students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Demonstrate patience, adaptability, and independence.
Be available during the days and times support is needed for assigned mentees.
Be available to attend required meetings and training sessions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with tutoring or mentoring.

Responsibilities

Attend classes, tutoring, or homework sessions with assigned mentees.
Participate in physical fitness and emotional wellness programs with mentees.
Attend on-campus events and activities, such as clubs or sporting events, with mentees.
Attend internship placements with mentees.
Encourage mentees’ independent living and self-determination skills, modeling skills and providing scaffolding that can gradually be reduced as mentees gain independence.
Attend breakfast, lunch, or dinner with mentees.
Assist mentees with transitions to, from, and around campus, including waiting for arrival, accompanying them on public transportation such as Access-A-Ride, or assisting them to class or the dining hall.
Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled with GLOBAL Inclusive staff.
Submit timesheets on time, including comments describing activities performed and hours worked.
Complete time and effort certification documentation as required by GLOBAL Inclusive staff.
Complete self-evaluations.