Federal Work Study Peer Mentor
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Peer Mentors (PMs) offer a student-to-student service that aims to provide guidance foster academic growth and enhance student engagement with the universitys programming and resources. As part of the Federal Work Study program PMs act as intermediaries between the University and students by leading activities and motivating them to participate in diverse Campus Life events such as clubs Discord servers and other peer/community resources. PMs strive to establish a professional supportive and positive relationship with their mentees assisting them in adapting to college life and/or settling in San Francisco. Moreover this position complements and reinforces the educational or vocational goals of Federal Work Study students by imparting leadership communication and professional development skills. To qualify as a PM candidates must be experienced students in their respective degree programs and possess a deep understanding of the universitys departments and services.
The Peer Mentorship Program (PMP) is available to all enrolled students and strongly encouraged for new first-time students. To participate students can sign up and work with a mentor by visiting support to mentees via email Discord Zoom and in-person
Attend and occasionally host weekly team leadership meetings
Engage with students and post content to Campus Life Discord server
Participate in student engagement activities (hosting talks study hall etc.)
Submit hours weekly and maintain documentation of student interactions
Maintain professional communication and a positive attitude
Qualifications:
Have successfully completed two semesters of classes
Hold a GPA of 2.85 or above
Available to work 8 hours a week
Self-motivated independent strong communicator and reliable
Skilled with Microsoft Office Google Docs Zoom and Discord
Prior leadership experience preferred
Location:
Remote
Reports to:Lauren Spain Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Pay Rate:$19.18 per hour
No Application Deadline: We accept applications on an ongoing basis for this position.
Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week*
*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.
Length of Employment: The students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.
Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
About Company
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