Peer Mentor; MEOW

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Position Title:

Peer Mentor (MEOW)

Requisition Number: H01936P

Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 20 hrs/wk

Months per year:
Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade:
Salary Hourly

Pay Rate: starting at $12.00

The MEOW Peer Mentor (Mentoring Experience Of Weber) is an essential component of the Peer Mentor Program and the Office of Mentoring Programs. The MEOW Peer Mentor position offers a high-impact educational experience within an accelerated six-week mentoring format. The MEOW Peer Mentor will be responsible for supporting the success of assigned mentees by providing intentional mentoring in a one-on-one and small group setting in the following topic areas:

• Navigation of campus resources (financial aid, registration, wellness, etc.)
• Connection to campus and community (transition to college, making meaningful connections, participating in campus and community programs, etc.)
• Preparation for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills, communication skills, etc.)

The MEOW Peer Mentor will work under the supervision of the Peer Mentor Program Coordinator and is expected to attend and actively participate in training, staff meetings, and workshops throughout the year. Due to the accelerated nature of the MEOW program, mentors must demonstrate strong organization, time management, and adaptability. MEOW Peer Mentors are also expected to complete the required training for certification during their first semester and uphold a strong commitment to their team, mentees, and departmental goals.

Leadership and Mentoring Duties:

• Being a positive role model for mentees
• Being a positive representative of the Peer Mentor Program at on and off-campus events as needed
• Facilitating weekly, effective one-on-one mentoring meetings
• Facilitating office events and programming, ensuring participation of self and mentees
• Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops
• Assist students with scholarship applications, FAFSA, registration, admission, and any other service that students need assistance with
• Assist & facilitate outreach through several tabling events & class presentations throughout the academic year
• Demonstrating professionalism, excellent communication and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire to learn, grow, and develop as a leader
• Being a responsible team member
• Attending regular staff meetings, training, workshops, etc.
• Actively giving, receiving, & implementing feedback regarding mentoring skills & performance promptly

Administrative Duties:

• Demonstrating timeliness and consistency with scheduled work time and showing proficiency in using the WSU staff Google calendar/email
• Proactive in logging and tracking mentoring work
• Sharing information with supervisor, mentees, peers, and PMP staff via email, phone, or in person in a professional and caring manner
• Scheduling & managing appointments with mentees over a period of 6 weeks
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor and PMP staff
• MEOW Peer Mentors working with specific cohorts/initiatives must attend additional training, be familiar with policies, timelines, and processes relevant to their mentees.

Education
:

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Full-time (12 credits or more)
• Undergraduate or Graduate student
• 50/50 available; FAFSA/Work Study Eligible Preferred
• Must have completed at least two (2) semesters at WSU, OR have completed one (1) semester AND have experience with having a mentor within the Office of Mentoring Programs
• All majors encouraged to apply

• Experience
  :

• All students have different backgrounds and experiences, and all are encouraged to apply.
• Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with a diverse student population, especially underrepresented students
• Applicants interested in working with specific student populations must demonstrate knowledge of the student populations and their needs, and/or demonstrate an ability to learn quickly

• Skills
  :

• Excellent, timely communication skills (presenting/communicating information, actively listening, mediating, conflict management)
• Organizational and time-management skills (Google Calendar appointment scheduling experience preferred)
• Team-oriented
• Autonomous and proactive
• Experience with the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)