Student - First Gen Peer Mentor

The First-Generation Student Success Center (FGSSC) is hiring for First-Gen Peer Mentors who will support, plan, and participate in FGSSC programming, especially First-Gen Crew, to support first-gen students at UVU and the mission of the Center. FGSSC defines first-gen students as: neither parent(s)/guardian(s) graduated with a bachelor's degree from within the U.S. First-Gen Peer Mentors will work under the supervision of the FGSSC Coordinator(s) and Director.

* 30% Develops, implements, and coordinates activities for FGSSC First-Gen Crew program with the Coordinators and Director

* 30% Supports and plans additional FGSSC programming for first-gen students at UVU

* 30% Perform a range of staff and/or operational support activities, including collaborating with other mentors and FGSSC staff to provide program support and maintaining confidential documents and files.

* 10% Performs other job related duties as assigned.

* Must be a current UVU student.

* Must have a minimum current and cumulative GPA of 2.7

* Must have completed 20 credits or more at UVU

* Must be familiar with FGSSC programming and the first-gen college student experience

* Interest in the well-being of first-gen student peers

Preferred Qualifications

* Status of a first-generation college student

* Involvement with FGSSC programming

Knowledge of:

* First-gen student experiences Knowledge in current mentoring and coaching strategies for higher ed. students.

* A variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Design Suite.

* On-campus resources

Skills in:

* Organizational, verbal, and written communication.

* Interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and public relations skills sufficient to work with and relate to a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Abilities to:

* Work in an office environment with minimum supervision.

* Work with attention to detail, maturity, professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and a sense of humor.

* Prioritize and change priorities as needs arise.