SSS Peer Mentor
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Job Location:
Kenosha, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students
Position Title:
SSS Peer MentorJob Category:
Student HourlyJob Profile:
Student HelpJob Summary:
Position Description:
SSS Peer Mentors provide individualized and group support to first-year TRIO students focusing on academic success career development financial literacy engagement and practices such as internships research and study abroad. Mentors help students explore majors build resumes set professional goals. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings guiding students through campus resources (SOLAR Navigate Handshake Canvas) creating presentations and videos and serving as a role model. Mentors also participate in orientation programs First-Year Seminar and Career Development courses while developing their own leadership and professional skills through training and supervision.
Mandatory Training Dates:
January(8:00 AM 4:00 PM both days)
Employment Duration: Spring 2026 term with option to continue into the 2026-27 academic year.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO
Compensation:
$12 per hour.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a UW-Parkside undergraduate student for the Spring 2026 term and have completed at least one full year at UW-Parkside. Candidates must hold sophomore standing or higher (30 credits) for the 202526 academic year and maintain good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Study students preferred. Experience in at least one of the following areas: Research and Creative Activity ePortfolio development Internships Volunteerism/Community Engagement Study Abroad Leadership Financial Literacy Campus Employment as a High Impact Practice (HIP) Graduate School or Professional Affiliations. Completion of UWP 293 Career Development Course is preferred.
How to Apply:
To apply click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until January 15th 2026.
Contact Information:
Student Support Services TRIO Office
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check The Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact the Office of Human Resources at . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
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Transcript Requirement
Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.
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
