Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo)

Texas A&M•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University’s Outreach and PreCollege Programs is hiring a Peer Mentor for Proyecto Amigo. The role provides peer mentoring and academic support to program participants through weekly individual meetings, follow-up with students who miss meetings, and assistance with workshops and events. The mentor maintains confidential student records, prepares written reports, develops professional relationships with University staff, and participates in regular staff meetings, training, and workshops with the program manager. The position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions and regular attendance. Work schedules are set by the department around the student’s class schedule. The role is subject to funding and/or need.

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.
Ability to attend work regularly on campus and participate in face-to-face interactions.

Nice To Haves

Current TAMIU student with 60 or more semester credit hours (SCH) 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 assignments.
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/or workshops.
Complete required trainings promptly.
Submit timesheets biweekly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.