LINKS Peer Mentor

LINKS Peer Mentor

Housed within Signature Academic Experiences, the LINKS program is a first-year student support program that helps students navigate their transition to Ohio University and develop meaningful connections with peers, campus resources, academic interests, and potential career pathways. LINKS emphasizes well-being, campus engagement, personal development, academic and professional development, and a sense of belonging within the Bobcat community. Every LINKS student is paired with a returning-student peer mentor who provides individualized peer support and maintains regular contact throughout the academic year.

The LINKS Peer Mentor position contributes to this mission by serving as a positive peer role model and a supportive point of connection for first-year students. Peer Mentors help students navigate their transition to college, identify and connect with appropriate campus resources, explore academic and career interests, participate in program activities, and build meaningful connections within the Ohio community. Peer Mentors work under the supervision of the LINKS Assistant Director and collaborate with the LINKS team to support student engagement and success.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Offers academic and/or well-being support to fellow students, helping them navigate academic, social, or personal challenges. Responsibilities may include providing peer counseling, resources, and referrals to other campus services.

Level summary:
Performs basic tasks and assists with administrative or operational duties under supervision. Roles are entry-level and aimed at providing exposure to workplace environments.

Supervisory responsibilities:

Limited supervisory responsibilities. May supervise other student workers.

Fiscal responsibilities:
No budgetary responsibility.

Problem solving:
Addresses routine, well-defined problems under supervision.

Independence of action:
Works under close supervision.

Communication and collaboration:
Communicates primarily with supervisor and peers. Collaborates with team members to accomplish tasks.

Minimum qualifications:

Enrolled for classes at Ohio University, Hocking College, another post-secondary education institution, or a secondary school during the current semester, immediate previous semester, or immediate upcoming semester. Able to follow instructions and complete tasks within deadlines. Basic knowledge of office software and communication tools. Departments may have specific minimum requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

Ability to balance academic responsibilities with employment and leadership commitments. Previous LINKS mentee, experience as a peer mentor, leadership, student organization, resident assistant, orientation, student employment, or other student-support role.

Working condition/physical demands:
Work may include individual or group contact with assigned LINKS students, participation in required team meetings or trainings, program activities, student outreach, resource navigation, and other approved mentoring responsibilities.

Department:
Signature Academic Experiences

Pay rate: $11.40/hour

FLSA status:
Non-Exempt

Posting open date: 10/09/2026

Posting end date: 10/23/2026

Job category:
Student Hourly

Planning unit:
Office of the Provost

Work schedule:

This position is limited to a maximum of 5 hours per week during the academic year. This position provides a flexible student employment opportunity that complements, rather than interferes with, the Peer Mentor's academic responsibilities. Work hours are flexible and determined by mentor/mentee availability. Includes some individual and group contact with assigned LINKS students. Participation in required team meetings, trainings, program activities, student outreach, resource navigation, and other approved mentoring responsibilities.

Campus:
Athens, Ohio

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position:
Crystal Asimenu

Non-discrimination statement:
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national…