Fall Peer Mentoring – LSAMP

Job Description Summary

Peer mentors will play an active role in the success of students new to MUW. By providing resources and support, both academic and social, mentors will cultivate a culture of success and achievement for students new to the Mississippi University for Women.

• Develop and maintain relationship with first year students focusing on university acclimation, transition, and academic success.
• Serve as a resource for students who are new to the W.
• Assist and support first year students academically, which may include tutoring and regular course check in.
• Attend/conduct regular office hours—both face to face and virtual office hours using video conference software.
• Attend corresponding course(s) for which support is offered.
• Engage in campus outreach essential for student success.
• Serve desk time each week at the Student Success Center front desk.

• Display a desire to help students succeed.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pletion of two semesters of coursework (sophomore status preferred). Be in good academic and student conduct standing.
• Commit to being an MUW student throughout the upcoming academic year (fall and spring semesters).
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to individual learning styles and needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate suggested study strategies, goal setting essential, and organizational skills.
• Completed EN 100, MA 100 (if required for admission), EN 101, and MA 113 or MA 123, and other courses as required with 80 or above.
• Engage in activities which demonstrate leadership potential.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and self‑motivation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about different cultures.
• Maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5.

Monday – Sunday

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre‑employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

05/08/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Student workers must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester during which they work. Registration in less than 6 hours at MUW makes you ineligible to be a student worker. Are you currently enrolled or will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at MUW in the semester for which you are applying for student employment?
  • Yes
  • No