Student Assistant - Nursing Peer Mentor

Nursing Peer Mentor

Nursing Peer Mentors serve as student leaders with the Tanner Health School of Nursing and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on their peer's college experience. In this role, coaches meet with students one-on-one to serve as mentors to prelicensure BSN students. Peer mentors will help navigate and manage academic demands of the Nursing Program. Peer mentors will help foster academic success through study strategies, connecting students with campus resources and effective learning strategies.

Mentors will help students set goals, manage time effectively, troubleshoot challenges, and develop confidence in their ability to succeed.

Current enrollment in UWG and the Tanner Health School of Nursing BSN, RN-to-BSN program, MSN program, or EdD program. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and nursing program GPA of 3.2. Knowledgeable of University of West Georgia and Tanner Health School of Nursing resources and services. Have access to technology that allows virtual access to UWG student email, Course Den, and UWG resources.

Physical requirements are minimal. Working conditions will be those of the School of Nursing building or the mentor’s preferred location to work. Work may occur in person with mentor-mentee meetings held in the School of Nursing building or other campus locations or virtually.

Strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

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Strong Communication skills Effective Time management and organizational abilities Professionalism, reliability, and genuine desire to help students

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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 West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.