Assistant​/Peer Mentor

Position Information

• Position Type: Clerical
• Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Work Shift: (not specified)
• Workstudy Position: No
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Student Success and Leadership Development

The Extra Help Assistant is responsible for providing unskilled, semi‑skilled labor or performing basic office tasks in a state agency or institution. This position supports students and faculty within the Student Success & Leadership Development department.

• Serve as a peer mentor and assist students with navigating college life;
• Attend all mandatory training and meetings throughout the term;
• Facilitate discussions with student mentees twice a month;
• Become familiar with various resources on campus;
• Inform supervisor of any student concerns;
• Create and participate in opportunities to support student mentees;
• Regularly attend Trojan Leadership Fellows Program events;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong time management and communication skills;
• Display a fitting, cooperative, and approachable attitude and demeanor;
• Communicate by effectively writing, listening, and speaking;
• Ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population;
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Demonstrate flexibility in your approach to mentoring.

• High school diploma or the formal education equivalent;
• Currently enrolled as a UA Little Rock student;
• Must be a sophomore with 30 or more credit hours.

Salary: $1,000 stipend

Benefits: None

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Justin Harmon, M.Ed.
AD Student Success & Leadership Development
jmharmon

No Background Check Required

• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Frequent Physical Activity: Lifting, Standing, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.