Student Worker

New Mexico Highlands University • Las Vegas, NV

312d • $12

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing peer to peer relationships through the Office of Academic Support. Peer Mentors work to support university advising and enhance student access to academic resources. Peer Mentors will receive training, give individualized peer advice, and facilitate events or programs for groups of students. Mentoring will support and encourage academic decisions, aid students in major exploration process, and promote the development of successful academic and life skills. Job description may include routine duties with no prior experience needed to be able to perform. May involve a modest degree of responsibility and judgment. Routine data entry; Answering phones; Making copies; Greeting customers; Taking messages; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and outreach to undergraduate students at the university.
• Act as an informed resource for all students accessing Student Success Center.
• Guide students in accessing the many academic resources available at Highlands.
• Become familiar and receive training in Degree Audit, MY NMHU, E-Courses, and other related student resources.
• Provide individual peer mentoring on time management, studying, and exam preparation.
• Attend ongoing training sessions throughout the fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain regular attendance and participation at campus events.
• Conduct active outreach, which includes telephone, email, text, residence hall and class visits.
• Participate in ongoing projects assigned by supervisor.
• Administrative duties include reporting of mentoring activities, advertising student activities, and regular monitoring of student email account.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $12.00
• Employment Term: Spring - 2025, Summer - 2025, Fall - 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED