Student Position TRIO​/College Success Program Peer Leader

Position:
Student Peer Leader (TRIO/College Success Program) Department:
Student Success Center

Location:

Sheridan Category:
Student – Sheridan Desired

Start Date:

08/25/2026 Hourly Rate: $12.00

The TRIO/College Success Program (CSP) is currently looking for a qualified Peer Leader to work with students in the TRIO Center. The College Success Program is part of the federally funded TRIO Programs that work to help CSP participants develop as individuals, citizens, and leaders as they successfully obtain their educational goals. The mission of CSP is to retain Northern Wyoming Community College District program participants until they complete their degree, certificate, or transfer to a 4-year institution, and to foster an institutional climate supportive of student success.

The program provides the utmost standard of services focusing on four different areas:
Academic, Career, Financial, and Personal/Social assistance. Program participants are students who are underrepresented in college or in need of supportive services. The Peer Leader will work with other Peer Leaders to complete assigned tasks.

• Good conduct and academic standing with the college
• Sheridan College student currently enrolled
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Ability to connect with non-traditional/at-risk students in a positive and professional manner
• Great communication and time management skills
• Creativity and networking skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook
• Clear understanding of FERPA and student confidentiality
• Preference given to TRIO/CSP participants
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and willing to ask questions

• Standard office environment and conditions apply
• Ability to move TRIO/CSP furniture when needed

• Welcome students and community members to TRIO/CSP by providing excellent customer service
• Answer calls as needed, relay messages, and assist students in scheduling appointments with staff
• Plan and facilitate program, social, career, and cultural events
• Tutor students in successful college skill building (note-taking, study skills, time management, etc.)
• Complete needed program documentation of services, including accurate time and effort
• Attend all TRIO/CSP program events as requested by the program staff
• Meet regularly with work-study coordinator (TRIO/CSP Senior Mentor)
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours
• Assist Program Director with TRIO file management (scanning, copying, shredding) when needed
• Support all student organizations tied to TRIO/CSP (e.g., creating criteria, guidelines, and assisting in annual activities)
• Conduct TRIO/CSP outreach to students and student clubs through tabling and other events, as applicable
• Collaborate with other Peer Leaders in completing all assigned tasks such as creating advertisements and posters, hanging posters, updating information boards in TRIO, decorating for center events, and assisting in obtaining donations for TRIO/CSP events
• Other duties as assigned