2026-2027 LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Internship

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

7d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

The UW-Stevens Point LEAD Program was first implemented on the UWSP campus in the 2021-2022 school year and is completely FREE to eligible students. LEAD is designed to increase first-year undergraduate and first-generation college students’ sense of belonging at UWSP before the school year even begins. The program kicks off with a summer bridge week in August one week prior to classes and continues throughout the entire first year on campus, by providing students with ongoing resources, peer mentoring, programming, and professional support opportunities. The program is aimed at providing a supportive community that promotes student success by getting first-year undergraduate students ahead and ready to start their college careers. It focuses on campus resources, transitioning into college, student success skills, social and enrichment activities, and the development of future campus leaders. The Office of Student Experience and Transformation (SET) aims to provide support to pre-college and college students who need help with their transition to the UWSP campus community. SET serves as a welcoming campus resource that provides academically and culturally integrated transformative experiences. SET empowers student development, connects first-generation students, and celebrates all students’ lived experiences and campus communities. Interact with incoming 2026-2027 LEAD cohort - approximately 60-100 first-year, low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2026 semester. Serve as an assigned peer mentor and meet with regularly up to 10 individual incoming LEAD students throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Attend all meetings and mandatory trainings/orientation before the program begins, as well as mandatory monthly staff meetings throughout the academic year. Plan, prep, attend, and escort students to regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips. Facilitate and lead both small and large group discussions. Uphold required procedures and enforce program and University rules. Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences. Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.

Requirements

Must be available to work the full duration of the program.
Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credits or more) for both 2026-2027 Fall/Spring Semesters.
Sophomore standing or higher.
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.).
Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility.
Ability to work independently with students in one-on-one, small groups, and large group settings.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
Willingness to learn and communicate new information to others.
Ability to address sensitive concerns of students and parents professionally, tactfully, and confidentially.
Ability to motivate and encourage others.
Flexible, outgoing, personable personality.
Flexibility to adapt quickly to last-minute schedule changes and/or pivots in planning.

Nice To Haves

Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self-identifying students, low-income, and/or first-generation students.
Experience working as a camp counselor, mentor/coach, or a similar leadership role.
Knowledge of SET Department, Programs, Staff, Operations, Resources, Student Success Center, etc.
Has working knowledge of trauma-informed care practices OR willingness to learn.
Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy.
Certification in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
Experience with end-to-end planning, marketing, and coordinating events.
Experience with Canva or other design software OR willing to learn.

Responsibilities

Interact with incoming 2026-2027 LEAD cohort - approximately 60-100 first-year, low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2026 semester.
Serve as an assigned peer mentor and meet with regularly up to 10 individual incoming LEAD students throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Attend all meetings and mandatory trainings/orientation before the program begins, as well as mandatory monthly staff meetings throughout the academic year.
Plan, prep, attend, and escort students to regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips.
Facilitate and lead both small and large group discussions.
Uphold required procedures and enforce program and University rules.
Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences.
Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.

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