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Dawg Peer Mentor position details and responsibilities. The Dawg2

Dawg Peer Mentor Program advances UGA's well-being goals by representing UGA Well-Being and the Fontaine Center's initiatives to the campus community. The program is a Well-Being Thriving Initiative that utilizes one-on-one peer mentoring grounded in positive psychology. Peer mentor conversations focus on fostering resilience, developing emotional intelligence, identifying individual strengths and assets, and building meaningful relationships.

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Dawg Peer Mentor Program support mentees through goal setting and planning, fostering community connections through interpersonal skill development and relationship building, and introducing students to campus resources that support their academic, personal, and social success. This is a part-time, flexible position with an expectation of working no more than 10 hours per week. Responsibilities include participating in training and professional development, preparing and delivering program activities, and attending scheduled group and/or individual supervision sessions with a supervisor.

The position will manage multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining actively engaged in assigned responsibilities.

Applicants should have effective communication with staff and peers to ensure responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position - UGA:
Meet all Basic UGA Student Eligibility Criteria. Be enrolled at least Half-Time. Be otherwise eligible as determined by OSFA. This includes but is not limited to maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). UHC Preferred:
Preferred Major in Psychology, Social Work and/or Human Service-related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Ability to explain and present data in a clear and understandable manner. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, on campus and in the community. A commitment to working with various populations. Ability to work a part-time schedule with flexibility to accommodate both class schedules and departmental staffing needs.

Physical Demands
- Transport light weight equipment (computer and program materials) across campus and to offsite presentations as needed if working with our joint program, Dawg2

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Is this a Position of Trust? - Yes. Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? - No. Does this position require a P-Card? - No. Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? - No. Is driving a requirement of this position? - No. Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

- Yes. Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) - Yes.

Background Investigation Policy
- Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information
- Recruitment Contact Name
- Celine McNelis-Kline. Recruitment Contact Email
- Celine.

Mc Nelis Kline . Recruitment Contact Phone