Peer Mentor
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Peer Mentor
Position Overview:Peer Mentor serves as informed and knowledgeable academic resources for new students in their first semester at Concordia University. The goal for peer mentors is to ease the adjustment to college life enhance student access to academic support services and encourage engagement in opportunities offered at CSP to support the students goals.
Essential Duties:
- Serve as a resource for new first semester students
- Build a strong mentoring relationship
- Assist students in accessing academic support resources
- Encourage engagement
- Training
- Attend Peer Advisor Training (Late August)
- During the semester:
- Meeting individually with assigned students once a month and document interactions within Navigate 360
- Follow up on student alerts and work cases for assigned students
- Help students become familiar with CSP resources advise and refer students to appropriate resources as needs arise
- Notifying students of engagement opportunities that support their educational goals
- Coordinate a social activity/team-build event
- Help students become familiar with CSP Connect MyCourses Navigate
Education & Experience:
- Completed at least 2 full semesters at Concordia University
- In good academic standing (preference to a CGPA of 2.50 or higher)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent listening skills
- Outgoing and approachable personality
- Passionate about mentoring and working with new students
- Passionate about Concordia University
Application Process:
- Please submit your application. Direct any follow-up questions towards Gretchen Walther Director of Student Success or 651.603.6271
Work StudentEligibility and Enrollment Requirements for Work Study Eligibility:
- Fall and Spring Semesters: Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits undergraduate)
- Summer Semester: Students must have summer enrollment or be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity directives and regulations of federal state and local governing bodies or agencies thereof specifically Minnesota Statute 363. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race color national origin gender disability age genetic information creed marital status status with regard to public assistance familial status membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to promotions transfers compensation terminations training and participation in CSP sponsored benefits or programs. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at free to contact Hannah Delk - with any questions
