Temporary Peer Mentor

Southeast New Mexico College•Carlsbad, NM

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Mentor serves as a knowledgeable guide, advocate, and point of connection for incoming, first-year, and first-generation students at Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC). Through mentorship, encouragement, and the sharing of personal experiences, the Peer Mentor assists students in successfully transitioning to college, developing academic confidence, utilizing campus resources, and becoming engaged members of the college community. This position provides student leaders with opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and professional skills while supporting institutional student success and retention initiatives. Peer Mentors are expected to maintain good academic standing, remain enrolled at SENMC, and commit to a two-semester mentoring cycle per assigned student.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed at least one (1) semester of coursework at Southeast New Mexico College
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Must be in good academic standing with no current or prior academic probation.
Must demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting first-year, incoming, and first-generation college students.
Knowledge of SENMC resources, programs, services, and student support systems.
Knowledge of effective communication and interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
Ability to establish rapport and develop supportive mentoring relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive student information.
Ability to serve as a positive role model and representative of the College.
Ability to organize time effectively and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with program staff and campus partners.
Skill in active listening, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Ability to encourage, motivate, and support students in achieving academic and personal goals.
Demonstrate commitment to student success, leadership development, and community engagement.
Use of computer and video display terminal for extended periods
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Ability to communicate information orally and in writing
Ability to receive and written and verbal instructions
Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources, and business processes.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience through student organizations, campus employment, volunteer service, student government, athletics, or other campus involvement is preferred.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains supportive mentoring relationships with an assigned cohort of mentees throughout a two-semester mentoring cycle.
Conducts regular communication and weekly check-ins with mentees through in-person meetings, telephone calls, text messaging, institutional email, and other approved methods.
Assists mentees in establishing academic, personal, and leadership goals that promote student success and self-efficacy.
Serves as a resource by connecting students with appropriate campus services, support programs, and student engagement opportunities.
Participates in orientation activities, student success workshops, campus events, and peer networking opportunities.
Encourages mentees to become actively involved in academic and co-curricular activities that support persistence and completion.
Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records of mentoring activities and student interactions in accordance with program requirements and FERPA regulations.
Attends all required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher and remain in good academic standing throughout employment.
Maintains active enrollment at Southeast New Mexico College during the period of employment.
Adheres to all SENMC policies, procedures, student conduct regulations, and departmental expectations.
Successfully complete all required program screening and training requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.