WSMP Peer Mentor Ambassador (MVC)
About The Position
This is a Work Study Program position for a Peer Mentor Ambassador at Dallas College. The role involves assisting with conducting campus tours and events from start to finish, providing essential information to prospective students about higher education, including the college selection process, application process, and financial aid options. Ambassadors also inform high school students about academic and career options, and Dallas College student success and instructional departments. Key tasks include assisting students with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), and the Apply Texas application, as well as planning and executing New Student Orientation events. The position requires individuals to be mature, responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong time management and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. It is a hands-on role that involves physical tasks such as event set-up and tear-down. Eligibility for the program requires students to be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, a Texas resident, registered with Selective Service (or exempt), demonstrate financial need, complete FAFSA, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, be enrolled at least half-time (six hours) in a degree or certification plan, have no prior institutional balance or blocks, not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship, and not be enrolled in a seminary program. A criminal background check is mandatory, and some positions may require a fingerprint check. The Federal Work-Study jobs may be on or off campus, with most Dallas College FWS jobs housed on campus.
Requirements
- Must have general knowledge around college access and completion.
- Must be mature, responsible, organized, and be able to pay attention to details.
- Must have strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
- Be classified by Dallas College as a Texas resident.
- Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
- Be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, in a plan leading to a degree or certification.
- Not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
- Not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship during any semester the student is awarded WSMP funds.
- Not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order.
- Do not owe back child support obligation to the State.
- Will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
Responsibilities
- Assist with conducting campus tours and campus events from start to finish.
- Provide essential information to prospective students about higher education, including the college selection process, the application process, and financial aid options.
- Provide information to high school students about academic and career options.
- Provide information to high school students about Dallas College student success and instructional departments that support: the application processes, financial aid options, and campus resources.
- Assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
- Assist students in completing the Apply Texas application.
- Assist with the planning, preparation and execution of New Student Orientation events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
