Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo)

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Mentor provides peer mentoring and academic support to Proyecto Amigo participants. The position involves meeting individually with students weekly, communicating with students who miss mentor meetings, maintaining confidential records, and helping organize and present program workshops and events. The mentor develops professional relationships with University staff and attends regular staff meetings, training, and workshops with the program supervisor or manager. The role is based on campus and requires face-to-face interactions and regular attendance. Work schedules are set according to departmental needs while avoiding conflicts with the employee’s class schedule. The position is subject to funding and/or need. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

Requirements

Be enrolled at least half-time: 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students or 3 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of at least 2.0 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students.
Meet all other requirements in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Proficiency using a personal computer workstation and common software applications.
Ability to organize and multitask to meet deadlines.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.
Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Current TAMIU student with 60 or more semester credit hours at the time of appointment.
Experience working with college or university students in an educational setting.
Ability to identify TAMIU resources and the offices associated with support initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide peer mentoring and academic advising to program participants.
Meet individually with students weekly.
Communicate weekly with students who are absent from mentor meetings.
Maintain current and confidential records and information.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with University staff.
Prepare written reports related to student mentoring and other assigned work.
Assist in developing, organizing, and presenting Proyecto Amigo workshops and events.
Meet regularly with the program supervisor or program manager for staff meetings, training, and workshops.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete required training promptly and submit timesheets biweekly.