Fall 2026 Peer Mentor Student Worker

AMDA • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Peer Mentors assist students of the Los Angeles campus with skill-building support by providing academic support, hosting wellness-related events, and helping students connect to campus services and resources. Peer Mentors develop opportunities for students to contribute to a communal and individual sense of belonging. Peer Mentors support the students of Los Angeles with skill-building support by providing peer mentorship in areas related to life-skills development, academic, and social wellness. Peer Mentors are primarily assigned to support 1- 2 semester students, along with transfer, 5Z/7AC, and online students. However, a student from any semester can be assigned a Peer Mentor by Student Success staff as needed.

Requirements

• Display an ability to serve as a positive role model and resource for AMDA students.
• Be actively enrolled at AMDA during the Fall 2026 term.
• Must be a 3rd - 7th-semester undergraduate or graduate student during employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to individual learning styles.
• Positive organizational skills & time management skills.
• Possess a 3.0 cumulative GPA and remain in good academic standing while serving as Peer Mentor.
• Hold an exemplary attendance and conduct record as deemed by and at the discretion of the staff of the Student Affairs department.
• Must be enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester

Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model and mentors students by encouraging and modeling a successful balance of academic, social and college life.
• Build positive relationships with members of assigned student groups through weekly check-in emails, one-on-one study sessions, tutoring services, hosting campus-wide events to provide necessary resources and encourage community engagement as needed.
• Share relevant information about important academic weeks, campus events, resources, services, and policies to students through outreach initiatives as directed by Student Success staff members.
• Facilitate intentional weekly events for students, including one educational and one social initiative, per week.
• Promote student personal growth, academic success, participation in leadership, college-sponsored programs, student organizations, and other activities.
• Provides student referrals to campus and community resources as appropriate.
• Maintains an active and visible role and is available and approachable for students.
• Assist with general office operations and perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the daily functions of the department.
• Exceptional customer service by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and visitors.

What This Job Offers

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