Residential Peer Mentor

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Position Title:
Residential Peer Mentor


Job Category:
Student Hourly


Job Profile:
Student Help


Job Summary:

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR Residence Peer Mentor for English for College

POSITION SUMMARY:

The English for College program serves Wisconsin ninth-twelfth grade students who are learning English as a second language. As a Residence Peer Mentor, you will live in the residence hall during the 2-week summer session with approximately 16 high school students and lead recreational activities after class and assist the rest of the staff to meet the goals of the program.

This position requires working nights and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Serve as a mentor and resource to participants by supporting their social and personal development. Supervise and escort students during classes, meals, activities, residence hall living, and field trips. Monitor study sessions, provide tutoring, and meet regularly with students to offer guidance and feedback. Encourage participation in program activities while modeling positive leadership and enforcing program rules and policies. Provide transportation as needed, support the USDA Summer Food Service Program, ensure the proper return of supplies and equipment, and complete other assigned duties.

HOURS:

Residence Peer Mentors will lead the students in activities Monday - Friday from 3:00PM until 10PM, and on weekends. They will supervise students overnight and ing class hours, the Residence Peer Mentors may occasionally run errands, attend Residence Peer Mentor meetings, and care for a student who becomes ill.

QUALIFICATIONS that will be helpful are:

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners

• Ability to communicate effectively with the ability to take direction and collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Sophomore-level students or higher & continued enrollment at UWSP

• Minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA

PREFERED

QUALIFICATION:



• Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy

• Knowledge/experience directing team sports and outdoor recreation
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and life saving

• Knowledge of a language other than English is helpful

• Wisconsin driver's license and a good driving record

• Major in Education or English as a Second Language (ESL)

SUPERVISION: The Residence Peer Mentor will report directly to the Hall Director, and Zong Vang, EFC Coordinator, as their immediate supervisors. The Hall Director will also live in the residence hall.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT & SALARY: June 11,2026 - June 26, 2026. The Residence Peer Mentor will be paid $1,500 and will receive full room and board for the two-week residential program. This is a short-term, temporary position that runs 24 hours per day.

• Attend program training is required:
There is a day of first aid/CPR training for those who are not already certified and at least one mandatory training day prior to the program start.

• Must be available training on these dates:
June 11-13, 2026

• In most cases, Residence Peer Mentors may not take a summer class during the English for College Program as it interferes with the performance of job duties.

• Per UWSP policy, all newly hired classified and unclassified employees are subject to a criminal background check as a condition of appointment.

APPLICATION DUE DATE
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Monday, March 16th, 2026 APPLICATION MATERIALS:

1. An updated resume

2. Three references with their names, contact information, and how they are related to you (i.e., supervisor, advisor, teacher)

QUESTIONS
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Please email Zong Vang at EFC, call


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