SSSD Peer Leader (WS)

Job Title: SSSD Peer Leader (WS)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
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Department Name: TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities
Unit Number (5 digits): 51455
Length of Position: September - May
Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position (Purpose of the Position):

To support the SSSD Program by co-mentoring a group of first year SSSD students planning activities facilitating discussions communicating with students in a small group and 1-1 setting and role modeling active engagement in SSSD. Peer Leaders will also work at the Academic Success Center Front Desk to help check students in answer questions in-person or over the phone and support the work of the center.

Skills and background needed are:

• Must be a current St. Olaf student returning next fall familiar with the TRIO SSSD program.
• Must be in good academic standing (GPA above 2.0)
• Ability and interest in working with and communicating effectively and positively with students with a disability from diverse backgrounds in formal and informal settings
• Ability to be reliable and punctual to all events
• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills when working with student leaders faculty and staff
• Knowledge or willingness to learn 25Live Google Document Google Sheets WCOnline CANVA and other sites

Transferable Skills:

• Gain strong leadership presentation and mentorship experience
• Network with staff faculty fellow peer leaders and first-year students
• Support and shadow the further development of the Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities program
• Develop breadth of leadership and advocacy skills activities workshops and tools
• Learn and practice implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tenants

Duties and Responsibilities of a Peer Leader:

• Must be able to work a minimum of 3 hours/week both Fall and Spring Semesters
  • 1 hour weekly PL Meeting (must be available Monday or Tuesday in the afternoon)
  • Work 1 hour Academic Success Center Front Desk
  • 1-2 hours of independent work time to plan projects communicate with mentees collaborate with different offices and or supporting SSSD events or staff.
• Must be able to be on campus starting August 30th for SSSD New Student Orientation and training.
• Mentor a small group of SSSD first-year students;email and meet students at least once in-person/month
• Serve as an active role model for SSSD students by attending all assigned workshops/seminars
• Interact with students in a positive way in formal and informal academic settings
• Work collaboratively with campus partners including but not limited to TRIO Student Support Services(SSS) and other student support offices
• Highly encouraged to be van certified to drive SSSD students to different social & cultural events off-campus.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.