PT - Peer Mentor; Grant-Funded

PT - Peer Mentor (Grant-Funded)

Salary: $15.15 per hour.

Summary of Function: (Grant Funded) Assist students transferring to Northern Arizona University. Assist with some events and activities done through the Transfer Center in collaboration with Northern Arizona University for the YES Program.

Typical Duties:

• Serves students. Guides mentees through their college experience, focusing on a smooth transition, acclimation, and sense of belonging. Assists in guiding students into the transfer process and academic guidance.
• Encourages and motivates Arizona Western College students to complete the process of transition to Northern Arizona University. Assists YES Ambassadors with workshops on admission application, scholarship application, financial literacy, and time management.
• Serves as a single point of contact for transitioning students to help alleviate anxiety and answer questions.
• Serves as a resource to connect transferring students to Northern Arizona University services such as advising, library services, and technology services.
• Helps students improve their communication skills and ability to engage with others.
• Increases awareness of the activities and events, and transfers information.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• One year of attendance at NAU-Yuma
• Two years of experience as a YES Program participant
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Position Type &

Work Schedule:

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work a flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of student development and retention practices
• Knowledge of student support services, resources, and enrollment processes
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in peer mentoring and student engagement
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to guide students through application and enrollment processes with accuracy and clarity
• Ability to identify appropriate campus resources and make informed referrals
• Ability to facilitate group meetings, workshops, or cohort-based programming
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment:

• Inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Work is performed in an open office environment with staff, students, and community contact and interruptions
• Working environment…