TC Connect for Success Scholars CFSS Peer Mentor
TC Connect for Success Scholars CFSS Peer Mentor
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St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description
Job Title: TC Connect for Success Scholars (CFSS) Peer Mentor
Classification:Student Employee (nonexempt)
Name and Address of Employer:St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
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Department Name: Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion
Length of Position:See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor:Director of the Taylor Center
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate x Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Serve as a peer mentor to support and guide incoming FirstGeneration BIPOC and Lowincome college students by providing oneonone connections attending workshops and serving as a cultural bridge and resourceon campus. Act as a participant leader and engage with mentees creatively and consistently with the Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusions programming.
Transferable Skills:
- Ability to take Initiative
- Leadership skills
- Strong intercultural communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- High degree of responsibility
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with orientation activities for firstyear FirstGeneration BIPOC and Lowincome 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 developing and implementing programs events and activities that support the transition process for new students and foster meaningful connections.
- Serve as a peer mentor for FirstGeneration BIPOC and Lowincome 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.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Availability:
- Fall Training
- New Student Orientation Checkin (September)
- Monthly Checkin
- Attend biweekly team meetings as required
- One student event per month
Required:
- 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 firstgeneration students
- Basic understanding of St. Olaf campus resources
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable responsible flexible positive willing to help
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- innovative thinker
- Commitment to being part of a team
Desired:
- College Certified Driver
- Experience with event logistics on Campus
- Student leadership experience
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
Employment Type
Part-Time
