Peer Support Program-- Student Mentor

CCC Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Program aims to empower emerging student leaders to support the Malcolm X Community. Student Mentors, also known as Peer Advocates, work with the Wellness Center to promote counseling services, share personal experiences, encourage self-sufficiency, assist students in achieving their goals, and make appropriate referrals to the Wellness Center.

Requirements

Applicants must be 16 years or older.
Must have work permit consent.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Genuine desire to assist peers and be a positive influence and role-model.
Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
Knowledge of key campus resources and a developed relationship with the Wellness Center team.
Commitment to the full duration of the program.
Actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
Enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
Achieved a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA at Malcolm X College (waived for first semester new students).
Must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
Must have Malcolm X College as their home campus.
Familiarity with the student portal and the City Colleges of Chicago website.
Must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Nice To Haves

Students not meeting the GPA requirement are still encouraged to apply, but should be prepared to outline any mitigating circumstances and a detailed plan to pursue academic success in essay format.

Responsibilities

Advises, guides, and serves as a role model for other students transitioning to college life.
Explains the CCC system to interested students.
Helps students become aware of College resources.
Advises and refers students to appropriate College resources.
Provides information on study techniques, organizational skills, and learning aids to support student transition to college life.
Meets with assigned mentee(s) twice per month to advise.
Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
Advocates for mentee as necessary.
Attends mentor training sessions as required.
Records observations and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.
Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.