STUDENT- PM OAOA Summer Institute 2026

Student•Ithaca, NY

3d•$3,960 - $3,960•Onsite

About The Position

SI Peer Mentors (PMs) will: A. Work as a team with the SI Coordinator to maintain a safe and supportive community within the residence hall for the duration of the program (living in the residence hall with the students is mandatory). Prepare residence hall for student arrival and complete check-in assignments as required; rotate night duty as “on call” staff for emergencies. Utilize time in the residence hall to mentor students and support their transition to college life. PMs are responsible for establishing trust and positive relationships with all SI students. Educate students and enforce all residence hall policies and procedures, including safety protocols, Ithaca community standards and policies related to drug and alcohol use. B. Work closely with assigned mentees, supporting their individual academic, social, professional and personal development and guiding them as a team to develop a Colloquium presentation. Serve as a positive role model using appropriate language, exemplifying a positive attitude and modeling behavior expected from students. Hold weekly one-on-ones with each student and submit contact notes as directed. Provide leadership and structure to support student development of group presentation skills. Exercise authenticity and accountability to encourage student behaviors that will result in a positive academic experience at IC, such as being on time for class; utilizing study hours; class participation, etc. Communicate regularly and ensure students have relevant information about SI events and activities. C. Work with SI supervising staff on a regular basis. Maintain timely and proactive communication with SI Coordinator, Assistant Director, and other staff as directed. PMs will be expected to utilize the Teams app on their phones. Meet with PM team, SI Coordinator and Assistant Director weekly. Assist in the preparation and cleanup of SI events. Attend all weekend and most campus partner activities; provide leadership to ensure student participation, engagement, and safety. Model engagement and positive regard for all SI activities. Plan at least one social event for all students. D. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

OAOA membership, with a preference for HEOP students
Prior semester GPA 2.5 or higher
Must be a returning Ithaca College student for Fall 2026

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and supportive community within the residence hall
Prepare residence hall for student arrival and complete check-in assignments
Rotate night duty as “on call” staff for emergencies
Mentor students and support their transition to college life
Establish trust and positive relationships with all SI students
Educate students and enforce all residence hall policies and procedures
Support mentees' academic, social, professional and personal development
Guide mentees as a team to develop a Colloquium presentation
Serve as a positive role model
Hold weekly one-on-ones with each student and submit contact notes
Provide leadership and structure to support student development of group presentation skills
Encourage student behaviors that will result in a positive academic experience
Communicate regularly and ensure students have relevant information about SI events and activities
Maintain timely and proactive communication with SI Coordinator, Assistant Director, and other staff
Meet with PM team, SI Coordinator and Assistant Director weekly
Assist in the preparation and cleanup of SI events
Attend all weekend and most campus partner activities
Provide leadership to ensure student participation, engagement, and safety
Plan at least one social event for all students
Perform other duties as assigned