LEAD Peer Mentor Hourly Position
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Job Description: LEAD Peer Mentor 2025-2026
Department Employer
UWSP Diversity and College Access
Location
Student Success Center SSC 220
1108 Fremont St
Stevens Point WI 54481
Supervisor
Tana De Lonay Student Success Coordinator
Supervisor Contact Info
Program Info
LEAD First Year Experience Summer Bridge Program
Positions Available
10 Mentor Positions Open
Schedule & Compensation
5 Hours Per Week @ $14 / Hour
*Work Study OR Non-Work Study Eligible
Quest Job Info
Application Deadline
Friday February 14th 2025
Application Instructions
Please email these documents to Student Success Coordinator
Tana De Lonay at with the subject line
2025-2026 LEAD Mentor Application.
DCA Department Mission
The primary mission of Diversity and College Access (DCA) is to improve the retention and graduation rates for African American Asian American and Pacific Islander Latinx Native American and LGBTQ students. DCA connects these students to on and off campus resources and supports pre-college programs for low-income first generation and academically at-risk high school students.
DCA Department Vision
To provide a safe space for all students.
LEAD Program Summary
LEAD is a FREE year-long program that is focused on increasing first-year undergraduate students sense of belonging at UWSP. The program is aimed at providing a supportive community that promotes student success by getting first-year undergraduate students ahead and ready to start their college careers. It focuses on campus resources transitioning into college student success skills social and enrichment activities and the development of future campus leaders.
LEAD Peer Mentor Responsibilities:
Interact with approximately 100 first-year low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2025 semester.
Mentor approximately 10 incoming students individually.
Plan and attend regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips.
Gather necessary equipment and supplies.
Escort students to activities.
Facilitate and lead group discussions.
Observe required procedures and enforce program and University rules.
Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences.
Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.
Track and complete required reports cash receipts supplies and equipment promptly at the programs end.
Attend all meetings and mandatory training/orientation before the program begins.
2025-2026 LEAD Schedule:
Mandatory Training: April (Spring 2025) - In Person
Mandatory Training: July (Summer 2025) - In Person OR Via Zoom
Summer Bridge Program Week: 08/23/2025 - 08/28/2025 (Fall 2025)
During 2025-2026 Academic Year: 5 Hours / Week; *Min. 1 Hour / Week In-Person @ Student Success Center
LEAD Peer Mentor Qualifications:
Must work the full duration of the program.
Must be enrolled full-time for both 2025-2026 Fall/Spring Semesters.
Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Sophomore standing or higher.
Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources residential life campus activities etc.).
Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility.
Ability to work with small groups as well as one-on-one.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
Willingness to learn and communicate new information to others.
Ability to address sensitive concerns of students and parents professionally tactfully and confidentially.
Ability to motivate and encourage others.
Flexible outgoing personable personality.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in the schedule.
LEAD Peer Mentor Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy.
Certification in first aid CPR and emergency procedures.
Identifies as a student of color LGBTQ self-identifying students low-income and/or first-generation students.
Experience working in Camp Counselor positions.
Knowledge of DCA and its centers staff operations etc.
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Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or
The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Part-Time
