College of Social Sciences and Education Peer Mentor

About the role

College of Social Sciences and Education (CSSE) Peer Mentors will perform various duties and tasks related to CSSE retention programs, peer mentoring, and student outreach. Individuals will become familiar with all CSSE programs, the WSU student portal, and other relevant technology. They will establish and maintain professional boundaries while working with students.

Responsibilities

• Helping students navigate campus resources
• Providing peer mentoring at on-campus student mentor centers
• Preparing and planning for events
• Making outreach phone calls and sending email messages
• Tabling and classroom visits, both on campus and at area high schools
• Developing and giving presentations as part of introductory CSSE (SBS 1050) classes and Weber Welcome events
• Completing all required training in a timely manner
• Attending team meetings and other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate (working towards first degree) and have completed at least two semesters at Weber State
• Must be a full-time Weber State student (minimum of 12 credit hours in fall/spring and minimum of 6 credit hours in summer)
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must be able to handle sensitive student information and protect it according to FERPA guidelines
• Able to take feedback and be willing to learn new skills
• Good customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to build connections across campus and throughout the community

Qualifications

• Class standing of sophomore or higher
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Majoring in programs within the College of Social Sciences and Education
• Proficient in technologies for written communication and virtual meetings such as Microsoft Office, G Suite applications, and Zoom
• 1 year+ customer service, tutoring, or mentoring experience
• Detail-oriented and have the ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines both independently and as part of a team

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00

Schedule

A majority of hours should be served between 8am–5pm on weekdays, with some projects possibly completed in the evening and/or Saturdays. This position offers flexible scheduling.