Success Scholars Peer Mentor

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Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering.

MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Title: Success Scholars Peer Mentor

Unit: Student Employment

Department: Success Scholars

Reports to: Director of Success Scholars Program

Date: December 2, 2025

General

Summary:

A Peer Mentor conducts engaging mentoring sessions for program-eligible students. Peer Mentors develop an enduring, trusting relationship with students and help them:
1) with the transition to college,
2) develop effective study strategies and life skills to implement within the classroom and outside of the classroom as students work toward individual academic and personal goals and
3) become more involved on campus by referring them to appropriate department workshops, campus resources, and/or engagement activities.

• Provide individual and small group mentoring sessions
• Guide students in self-advocacy skills, study skills, and time management skills to become successful, independent learners
• Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic coach to help students succeed at Middlesex
• Serve as a positive role model and create a sense of belonging with mentees
• Attend all trainings and meetings
• Maintain regular contact through informal check-in meetings throughout the semester
• Be available as an ongoing resource for the mentees
• Refer students to other appropriate college support services and resources as needed and follow up with students to ensure support is provided
• Communicate student concerns and student referrals to other services with the direct supervisor or Success Program Director
• Assist students in navigating MCC Portal, Blackboard, Navigate, email, MS Office, MCC App, and Degree Audit
• Provide student success tips for the best ways to communicate with professors
• Aide in students' understanding of course expectations
• Success mentors who work in the ACE Department as peer tutors or SI Leaders can provide subject tutoring with their mentees as needed

• Be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or show academic progress
• Work a minimum of 5 hours per week and a maximum of 18.5 hours per week
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Ability to relate to students with various academic levels and needs
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities

Hourly Rate: $17.25

Location: Lowell and Bedford campus

Hours: up to 18.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected

Start Date:

January 21, 2026

Final date to receive applications: This position will remain open until filled

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

• The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
• Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers.
• Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may…