Title III Peer Mentor

Overview

About Us:

Gordon State College (GSC) is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college offers nearly 30 degrees, including multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC provides an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, where students receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty and staff.

Job Title: Title III Peer Mentor

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 297042

The Title III Peer Mentors will be linked to FIRE 1000 courses, GSC s first-term course that covers growth mindset, purposeful major choice, and critical thinking in a major focus area. The peer mentors report to the Title III Project Coordinator.

• Attends assigned FIRE class as directed.
• Builds rapport with assigned students.
• Mentors and coaches students regarding the navigation of the GSC environment and availability of support resources.
• Mentors and coaches students in study skills, time management, co-curricular involvement, and other aspects of student transition and success.
• Serves as a role model of positive behavior, representing GSC with pride and respect.
• Serves as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of first-year students.

• Current student at Gordon State College in good academic standing.
• Knowledge of mentoring and coaching techniques related to fostering student success.

• Knowledge of best practices related to higher education retention and graduation.
• Knowledge of technology commonly used by students such as Banner, D2L, Navigate, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Peer leadership skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Time management, collaboration, and project organization skills.

USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 (online at the USG Policy manual section 8C224). Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in Policy 6.5 (online at the USG Policy manual section 6C2653).

Institutional Values:
Commitment to Excellence;
Student Success;
Innovation and Creativity;
Belonging. These statements describe the college s priorities in education, research, community engagement, and an inclusive learning environment.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. The college recruits, hires, trains, promotes and educates without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format should contact Human Resources.