AY Student TC Connect for Success Scholars (CFSS) Peer Mentor (WS-ST2)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a peer mentor to support and guide incoming First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income college students by providing one-on-one connections, attend workshops, and serve as a cultural bridge and resource on campus. Act as a participant leader and engage with mentees creatively and with the Taylor Center’s programming consistently.

Requirements

• Ability to take Initiative and leadership skills
• Strong intercultural communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High degree of responsibility
• Available for September initial training and weekly meetings
• Experience with Taylor Center activities and programs
• Must be on campus for fall and spring and during New Student Orientation as applicable
• Familiarity with Google applications
• Familiarity with Taylor Center activities and programs for first generation students
• Basic understanding of St. Olaf campus resources
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, flexible, positive, willingness to help
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• innovative thinker
• Commitment to being part of a team
• Availability for Fall Training on August 31, 2026
• Availability for Spring, Summer and/or Fall Training
• Availability for New Student Orientation Check-in (September)
• Availability for Monthly Check-in
• Availability for bi-weekly team meetings as required
• Availability for one student event per month

Nice To Haves

• College Certified Driver
• Experience with event logistics on Campus
• Student leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation activities for first-year, First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income college students by communicating with incoming students during their orientation and participating in designated activities during New Student Orientation.
• Attend monthly meetings and training sessions.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of programs, events and activities that support the transition process for new students and foster meaningful connections.
• Serve as a peer mentor for First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income students throughout their transition to campus and acquaint them with St. Olaf culture, campus resources, and other activities and opportunities, acting as a resource person between students, staff, faculty, and departments.
• Serve as a leader and role model.
• Establish and maintain open communication with Taylor Center staff.
• Communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees