Peer Mentor Ambassador - El Centro-3

Dallas College • Chicago, IL

11d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Peer Mentor Ambassadors play a crucial role in guiding prospective and current students through their higher education journey. This hands-on role involves assisting with campus tours and events, providing vital information about college access, the application process, financial aid, and academic/career options. Ambassadors will also help students complete important financial aid and application forms, and contribute to the planning and execution of New Student Orientation events. Eligibility for this program requires U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status, Texas residency, demonstrated financial need, and active enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester, among other criteria.

Requirements

• Must have general knowledge around college access and completion.
• Must be mature, responsible, organized, and be able to pay attention to details.
• Must have strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• May require evening and weekend hours as needed within a flexible schedule.
• This is a hands-on role; peer mentor ambassadors must be able to get involved in all aspects of event execution, including set-up, tear-down, and other physical tasks.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Be classified by Dallas College as a Texas resident.
• Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
• Be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, in a plan leading to a degree or certification.
• Not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
• Not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship during any semester the student is awarded WSMP funds.
• Not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order.
• Do not owe back child support obligation to the State.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting campus tours and campus events from start to finish.
• Provide essential information to prospective students about higher education, including the college selection process, the application process, and financial aid options.
• Provide information to high school students about academic and career options.
• Provide information to high school students about Dallas College student success and instructional departments that support: the application processes, financial aid options, and campus resources.
• Assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
• Assist students in completing the Apply Texas application.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and execution of New Student Orientation events.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed