PT - Peer Mentor (Grant-Funded)

Arizona Western College•Yuma, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position for a Peer Mentor to assist students transferring to Northern Arizona University. The role involves supporting students through their transition, acclimation, and sense of belonging, as well as assisting with events and activities organized by the Transfer Center in collaboration with Northern Arizona University for the YES Program. The Peer Mentor will guide students in the transfer process, provide academic guidance, and motivate them to complete the transition to Northern Arizona University. They will also assist YES Ambassadors with workshops on admissions, scholarships, financial literacy, and time management, serving as a point of contact to alleviate anxiety and answer questions. Additionally, the Peer Mentor will connect students to Northern Arizona University services, help improve communication skills, increase awareness of program activities, and support strategic planning initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's degree
One year of attendance at NAU-Yuma
Two years of experience as a YES Program participant
Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position

Responsibilities

Serves Students.
Guides mentees through their college experience, focusing on a smooth transition, acclimation, and sense of belonging.
Assists in guiding students into the transfer process and academic guidance.
Encourages and motivates Arizona Western College students to complete the process of transition to Northern Arizona University.
Assists YES Ambassadors with workshops on admission application, scholarship application, financial literacy, and time management.
Serves as a single point of contact for transitioning students to help alleviate anxiety and answer questions.
Serves as a resource to connect transferring students to Northern Arizona University services such as advising, library services, and technology services.
Helps students improve their communication skills and ability to engage with others.
Increases awareness of the activities and events, and transfers information.
Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.