First Year Student Success Peer Mentor (KCC Students ONLY

First-Generation Student Success Mentor

The First-Generation Student Success Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the engagement and success of first-generation college students. Working collaboratively with faculty grant leads and staff, FGSS Mentors assist in event planning, student check-ins, and engagement strategies designed to enhance retention, academic progress, and a sense of belonging for first-generation students at Klamath Community College. This is a part-time position of no more than 15 hours per week.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Duties:

• Communicate with students in the first-gen cohort via email, text, or in person
• Assist faculty leads with outreach and recruitment efforts for first-gen student programs
• Assists with student orientation into First-Generation program
• Support the planning, setup, and hosting of first-gen events on campus
• Meets with students to ensure they have all the materials for the first week of term
• Pushes student supply survey
• Distributes books and supplies
• Tracks student participation in program, success, and check-ins
• Updates Excel spreadsheet that tracks students' progress, markers for program acceptance, and students' program requirements
• Checks-in on students' grades and reaches out to remind students of Support Faculty, tutoring help, and other resources if needed
• Coordinates with supervisor;
  Dean of Instruction, admin professional grant lead who manages requisitions, quarterly reports, etc.; other members of the FGSS grant team; and other departments on campus
• As needed, attends FGSS grant team meetings to provide insights on students and program to help identify barriers to student success and connect students to campus resources

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As appropriate, refer students to other resources on campus
• Stay up to date on the Student Life event schedule
• Attend one-on-one meetings to assess progress
• Be familiar with KCC departments, resources, and campus events
• Maintain professional and clear communication with students and staff
• Promote and attend grant-related events as needed
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits at the time of application and throughout employment
• Maintain a minimum term and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Must be a current or previous member of the First-Generation Student Success cohort
• Must be available to work on campus during scheduled shifts
• Commitment to supporting the success of underserved, first-generation, and low-income students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed at least three terms of 6 credits at Klamath Community College
• Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google apps
• Experience with student mentoring or event coordination
• Knowledge of campus resources and student support services
• Valid driver's license
• Applicants must be registered for the next fall term to qualify for employment during summer term

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds
• Work is performed primarily on campus in a shared office setting

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.