Peer Mentor- Student Affairs
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Title: Peer Mentor Student Affairs
Employee Classification: Part Time Classified/A/P
Department: Student Success
Salary Range: 15.00
Who we are:
We are notforprofit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a nonprofit institution dedicated to empowering students expanding minds and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years STLCC has served the St. Louis community expanding to 4 main campuses 2 education centers 2 workforce training centers and 5 centers of excellence. More than onehalf of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses continuing education and workforce development programs STLCC annually serves nearly 69000 students. More than 80 of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at fouryear institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouris fouryear colleges/universities than anyone else.
We value Diversity equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people regardless of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin ancestry age disability genetic information veteran status or class.
What you get:
Benefits package for fulltime employees: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100 match on your contribution to retirement two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee including an HSA option lowcost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit and other lowcost benefits including dental vision AD&D ST LT disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees fulltime and parttime their dependents. Fulltime employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Fulltime STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package including holidays vacation personal days medical leave and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors employees are educated motivated and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The basics of this position:
The Academic Career and Transfer Advising department is hiring Student Mentors. TRIO Student Mentors will work with STLCC students and create an atmosphere of friendly and reliable service providing an accessible and credible resource for STLCC students about academic career and transfer options. Assist with a diverse range of administrative support services for ACT Advising. Act as a role model STLCC students demonstrating study strategies and habits necessary for success.
What youll do:
Represent STLCC and ACT Advising at STLCC events.
Empower students to understand content material and to use effective strategies.
Assist with the facilitation workshops on academic success college awareness and career readiness topics.
Complete contact forms including student attendance at sessions accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality of students personal and academic information and records as per FERPA and college guidelines.
Perform office tasks such as filing making copies and scheduling appointments.
Attend required training activities and scheduled events.
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Education experience and other requirements:
Must be currently enrolled or registered at St. Louis Community College and making progress toward completion of a degree and/or transfer study program as defined in Board Policy.
Must maintain enrollment while employed in this position.
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College.
Must have demonstrated ability to relate well with students faculty and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on listening and assessing the needs to diverse learners.
Effective time management skills; punctual and capable of completing job responsibilities in a timely manner.
Patient and passionate about working with middle and/or high school students.
Demonstrates professional behavior in language dress and demeanor.
Proficiency with computers Microsoft Office and email.
Sufficient technical skill to conduct online or virtual workshops as needed.
Ability to work in a fastpaced demanding environment.
Employment Type
Student
