Peer Mentor: Desert Vista Campus Student Life - Temporary, Part-Time

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Community College seeks a Peer Mentor to work on campus in the Desert Vista Student Life Center. The role supports the Student Experience Coordinator in operating Student Life Centers and providing student engagement programming. Peer Mentors may also support college-wide Student Affairs and Student Services initiatives, including First Year Experience, New Student Orientation, and High School Outreach. The position requires flexibility to work at more than one campus when needed and to attend assigned trainings before and during work assignments. This is a temporary, part-time position with up to 19.5 hours per week. Scheduling priority is during the Center’s Spring 2027 open hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, though occasional evening and weekend events may be scheduled. The position has one vacancy and will also establish a qualified applicant pool for future temporary assignments. Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. Applicants selected from the pool will receive details about the specific assignment and may confirm their interest and availability. The role includes supporting Student Life Center operations, assisting students and student organizations with college resources and processes, helping plan and run events and leadership programming, and performing related office and administrative duties. Employees are expected to live and work in Arizona and 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.
Professional and positive role model.
Dependability and time-management skills.
Ability to lead small groups.
Ability to manage own time and work independently.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Ability to use Canva and other platforms to create social media posts and media.
Ability to prioritize while performing multiple tasks.
Ability to adhere to College standards and practices.
Ability to develop positive and cooperative interpersonal relationships.
Adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and College Rules and Regulations.
Must live and work within Arizona as a condition of employment.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Experience with PCC student organizations, leadership opportunities, service-learning projects, or college employment; experience working with high school or college students; or customer service experience.
Experience with public speaking.

Responsibilities

Support staff scheduling and oversight of the physical Student Life areas.
Greet students, staff, and visitors professionally in person and by phone.
Ensure students sign in and out of Student Life Centers using Penji.
Answer phones, update bulletin boards, post approved flyers, perform data entry, and handle email.
Assist with tabling and recruitment; provide information and answer questions about clubs, leadership, fundraisers, and travel.
Maintain organization in Student Life areas, restock supplies, clean the center, and create supply inventories.
Perform office duties such as scanning and copying documents, checking the interoffice mailbox, and running on-campus and off-campus errands.
Compare prices for event and center supplies online or in stores.
Support Student Life Office operations in accordance with the College Mission and Vision.
Assist with planning Student Life activities and events, including creating flyers and social media posts, helping with event check-in through PimaEngage, setting up and taking down equipment and furniture, leading small-group discussions and icebreakers, distributing co-curricular evaluations, tracking evaluations on Google Drive, and following up with students after events.
Help students and student organizations navigate college processes, including using MyPima, PimaEngage, and D2L; completing college paperwork; and connecting 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.
Promote Student Life, student organizations, leadership opportunities, ways to get involved, and the value of student engagement.
Assist with planning and implementing Student Affairs workshops and events and Student Life leadership programming.
Assist with assessment and evaluation of programming events.
Attend and participate in Student Life and Pima Community College-assigned trainings before and during work assignments.
Support other Student Affairs programming and college-wide Student Services initiatives as needed.