TRIO SSS Peer Mentor

Columbia College • Columbia, MO

4d • $15

About The Position

The TRIO Peer Mentor program matches upper-class students with incoming freshman and transfer students who wish to participate in the TRIO SSS program.  The Peer Mentors are paired with 10 to 15 incoming students, called Mentees. Mentors reach out to new participants before classes begin, answer questions, and introduce students to the physical location and resources provided through the TRIO SSS program. The Mentor Program is focused on connecting the Mentees to TRIO’s culture of support, providing new students with access to academic resources, and establishing a connection to an informed peer. Mentors and Mentees work together in one-on-one and group settings.  A TRIO SSS Peer Mentor is not a substitute for professional counseling or academic advising services.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled TRIO SSS program participant.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; special circumstances considered.
• Complete the application form and schedule a personal interview with the program coordinator.
• Attend training in the spring following selection and prior to the start of the fall semester.
• Must have demonstrated responsibility for self, a strong desire to help others, and a willingness to share personal transition experiences.
• Must be in good academic standing
• Have adequate time in their Fall schedule to meet with each mentee in individual and group settings.
• Is aware that he/she is a role model and representative of TRIO SSS on and off campus and behaves in a manner expected of this type of position.

Nice To Haves

• Will have a desire to act as a positive role model to their mentee, be willing to discuss candidly their own college adjustment issues and have a strong commitment to help their mentee prepare for the entire college experience.
• Is it someone who recognizes their role as a role model and makes decisions accordingly?
• Is someone who is outgoing and confident in their success in a college setting?
• Is someone who is positive and can readily admit when they do not know an answer and can direct the student where to find the answer?
• Has the ability and maturity to utilize skills they receive in on-going training as a mentor?
• Strives for a well-rounded lifestyle role model for their mentee.
• Looks for strengths in others and helps aid them to fulfill their potential.
• Is someone who desires to be a member of a team and will work toward the common goals of the TRIO SSS Peer Mentor Program?

Responsibilities

• Meet with his/her mentee on an ongoing basis throughout the academic school year.
• Meet with each mentee in individual and group settings.
• Participate in all scheduled training programs per semester
• Maintain healthy communication with the TRIO SSS Peer Mentor Coordinator and meet with them individually each semester.
• Attend all scheduled Mentor & Mentee meetings and events.
• Be an active program planner, facilitator, and evaluator.
• Behave in a manner expected of this type of position.

What This Job Offers

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