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1st Year Experience Peer Mentor

City Colleges of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 5 mo ago
Education$17/hrPart-time

About the role

Harold Washington College is seeking a Peer Mentor to work with incoming students, providing guidance and support as they transition to college life.

Responsibilities

  • Advises, guides, and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.
  • Explains CCC system to interested students; helps students become aware of College resources;
  • Advocates for mentee as necessary.
  • Attends mentor training sessions as required.
  • Meets with assigned mentee(s) to advise twice per month.
  • Records observations and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.
  • Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Requirements

  • Must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States.
  • Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
  • Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
  • Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
  • Must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
  • Must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago, student activities, college resources and student services.
  • Knowledge of specific major or program.
  • Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated good study techniques and skills.
  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer software programs.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment.

At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages.

This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.

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