Clerical Student Employee​/Peer Mentor (Student Success

Clerical Student Employee/Peer Mentor (Student Success)

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours.

Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
* This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Position Title

Position Title Clerical Student Employee/Peer Mentor (Student Success)

Posting Number

Posting Number SE0062

Student

Employment Type

of Position

Academic Year

Academic Year

Actual Salary $15.00

Semester

Semester Summer, Spring , Fall

Department

Department Student Success

Direct Supervisor Phone

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

• General Administrative Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Data Entry
• Answer Phones
• Filing/Copying
• Run Errands
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Good Judgement
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar skills
• Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance
• Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts

The student hired for this position should know how to:

• Effectively Communicate:
  Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking:
  Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team:
  Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively:
  Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.)
• Implement Self-Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
• Cultural Inclusion:
  Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Monday - Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (optional/flexible)

+ Occasional Evenings: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (events only)

This position provides experience in mentoring, outreach, student engagement, and supporting college readiness initiatives.

As a Peer Mentor
, you will help high school students successfully transition into college coursework and navigate their dual credit experience.

• Assist with helping and guiding students to campus resources
• Familiarity in navigating Canvas, MVConnect, student email, and other campus technology
• Assist with event planning
• Outreach assistance
• Collaboration with staff

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable working with high school students, families, and college staff in both individual and group settings
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently
• Be organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Be comfortable assisting students with navigating college systems such as the student portal, email, and learning management systems
• Show interest in supporting student success and college readiness
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect when working with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Have prior experience with dual credit preferred
• Have leadership, mentoring, tutoring, or student organization experience preferred
• Bilingual or multilingual ability (Spanish, Arabic, Polish, etc.) is helpful but not required

• Providing one-on-one and group mentoring to dual credit students (in-person and virtual)
• Assisting students with onboarding steps such as…