Peer Mentor: Downtown Campus Student Life - Temporary, Part-Time

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Community College is seeking a Peer Mentor for the Downtown Campus Student Life Center. The Peer Mentor works closely with the Student Experience Coordinator to support the operation of the Student Life Center and provide student engagement programming. Duties may also support other Student Affairs programs and college-wide initiatives for new students, including First Year Experience, New Student Orientation, and High School Outreach. Peer Mentors are expected to attend and participate in college-assigned training before and during their assignments. The role is based on campus and may require travel to other campuses. Scheduling prioritizes the Center’s open hours, listed for Spring 2027 as 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend events may also be scheduled. The position is temporary and part-time, with up to 19.5 hours per week. The posting lists one vacancy and also establishes a qualified applicant pool for future temporary assignments; placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. Employees must live and work in Arizona and selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Current Pima Community College student.
Satisfactory academic progress.
Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Spring 2027 semester.
Available to work flexible shifts and at multiple campus locations when needed.
No violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand for one hour or more, sit, squat, bend, and reach for files or supplies.
Dependability and time-management skills.
Ability to lead small groups and work independently while managing one’s own time.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize while performing multiple tasks.
Ability to adhere to College standards and practices and to develop positive, cooperative interpersonal relationships.
Adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and College Rules and Regulations.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Experience with PCC student organizations, leadership opportunities, service-learning projects, college employment, or working with high school or college students; alternatively, customer service experience.
Professional and positive role-model qualities.
Public-speaking experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Experience using Canva and other platforms to create social media posts and media.

Responsibilities

Support staff scheduling and oversight of the physical Student Life areas.
Greet students, staff, and visitors professionally in person and by phone; answer phones and help students sign in and out through Penji.
Update bulletin boards, post approved flyers, conduct data entry, handle email, and assist with tabling and recruitment.
Provide information and answer questions about clubs, leadership, fundraisers, travel, and other Student Life opportunities.
Maintain, organize, clean, and restock Student Life areas; create an inventory of supplies.
Perform office duties, including scanning and copying documents, checking the interoffice mailbox, and running errands on or off campus.
Compare prices for event and center supplies online or in stores.
Support Student Life Office operations in a professional manner consistent with the College Mission and Vision.
Assist with planning Student Life activities and events, including creating promotional flyers and social media posts.
Help students check in to events through PimaEngage; set up and take down event equipment, chairs, and tables.
Lead small-group discussions and icebreakers at programming events.
Distribute co-curricular evaluations, track them in Google Drive, and follow up with students after events to answer questions.
Help students and student organizations navigate college processes and digital resources, including MyPima, PimaEngage, and D2L, and connect with advisors, counselors, or Student Experience Coordinators.
Attend meetings, including weekly one-on-ones with the supervisor, Student Affairs meetings, and event-planning meetings.
Provide tours of PCC campuses and promote Student Life, student organizations, leadership opportunities, and ways to get involved.
Assist with planning and implementing Student Affairs workshops and events and Student Life leadership programming.
Assist with assessment and evaluation of programming events.
Support other Student Affairs programming and college-wide student services initiatives as needed.