SSSD Peer Leader (WS)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

6h • $12 - $13

About The Position

To support the SSSD Program by co-mentoring a group of first year SSSD students, planning activities, facilitating discussions, communicating with students in a small group and 1-1 setting, and role modeling active engagement in SSSD. Peer Leaders will also work at the Academic Success Center Front Desk to help check students in, answer questions in-person or over the phone, and support the work of the center.

Requirements

• Must be a current St. Olaf student returning next fall familiar with the TRIO SSSD program.
• Must be in good academic standing (GPA above 2.0)
• Ability and interest in working with, and communicating effectively and positively with students with a disability from diverse backgrounds in formal and informal settings
• Ability to be reliable and punctual to all events
• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills when working with student leaders, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge or willingness to learn 25Live, Google Document, Google Sheets, WCOnline, CANVA, and other sites

Nice To Haves

• Highly encouraged to be van certified, to drive SSSD students to different social & cultural events off-campus.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of 3 hours/week both Fall and Spring Semesters
• 1 hour weekly PL Meeting (must be available Monday or Tuesday in the afternoon)
• Work 1 hour Academic Success Center Front Desk
• 1-2 hours of independent work time to plan projects, communicate with mentees, collaborate with different offices, and or supporting SSSD events or staff.
• Be on campus starting August 30th for SSSD New Student Orientation and training.
• Mentor a small group of SSSD first-year students; email and meet students at least once in-person/month
• Serve as an active role model for SSSD students by attending all assigned workshops/seminars
• Interact with students in a positive way, in formal and informal academic settings
• Work collaboratively with campus partners, including but not limited to TRIO Student Support Services(SSS) and other student support offices
• Be van certified, to drive SSSD students to different social & cultural events off-campus.

Benefits

• Gain strong leadership, presentation, and mentorship experience
• Network with staff, faculty, fellow peer leaders, and first-year students
• Support and shadow the further development of the Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities program
• Develop breadth of leadership and advocacy skills, activities, workshops, and tools
• Learn and practice implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tenants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed