Office of Student Life - Peer Mentor Executive Committee, Student Experience

High Point University•High Point, NC

1d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

As a student employee under Student Experience, you will gain experience with leadership, event planning, interpersonal communication, and mentorship. The Peer Mentor Executive Committee will assist with recruiting new Peer Mentors, planning & executing student programs for Welcome Week, completing outreach to first-year students, and managing a group of 25 Peer Mentors. All Peer Mentor Executive Committee members will represent the Peer Mentor program and the Student Experience team in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

Requirements

Current HPU student
Must have previously served as a Peer Mentor
Good standing with Student Conduct
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
Must maintain a professional social media presence
Must attend mandatory meetings & training sessions
Must attend HPU Move-In and Welcome Week activities
Ability to work weekdays, some weekends, and evenings (around class schedule).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HPU and understanding of the university’s culture and policies
Leadership experience preferred
Activities and programming experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft products, Canva, and various social media platforms
Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Self-starter working with strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills and resourcefulness
Graphic design, social media, and/or web design experience preferred
Current or previous involvement with on-campus clubs or organizations, especially leadership roles
Passion for mentorship and leading other students

Responsibilities

Delivers the HPU experience through face-to-face, phone call, email, social media interactions.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of High Point University, campus resources, and all policies and guidelines.
Assists with planning and management of Welcome Week events, such as Mix with your Mentor, Community Connection Program, Mental Health & Title IX programming
Communicates regularly with Peer Mentor group and ensures they are prepared for the role.
Prepares event materials and supplies for training and other programs.
Recognizes sensitive internal information and exercises complete discretion when assisting in private matters.
Collaborates with members of the Student Experience team to ensure a quick resolution to any issues or concerns.
Represents the Peer Mentor program at Admissions events.
Executes multiple projects and job functions with efficiency.
Ability to communicate in a positive manner.
Ability to focus on details and prioritize tasks.
Works with a sense of urgency while maintaining composure.
Other duties as assigned.