College Work Study Program (DREAM Peer Mentor)

Job Summary

The DREAM Peer Coaching Model is a program that assists students in adapting to the college environment so new and returning students can meet their educational and personal goals. D.R.E.A.M. stands for Dependable, Responsive, Excellent, Advisor and Mentor. The five pillars, as identified in the name, will serve to guide the ongoing training and expectations for the DREAM team.

Job Duties

• Provides information concerning campus resources, activities, and services.
• Encourages mentees to stay in college and finish their program through out-of-classroom engagement with touchpoints.
• Guides and encourages mentees toward academic success.
• Role models appropriate social behavior and skills.
• Punctual, informative, and reliable in the execution of all assigned duties.
• Considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality with peer's personal information, such as contact information.
• Maintains weekly communication with assigned peers with an openness to on-call support for 1-2 hours per week and small group support during critical advising milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
• If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
• Completed 12 semester hours or more
• 2.75 GPA
• Available to work 10 hours per week
• Attend Peer Coaching training session

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

First Consideration Will Be Given To Current Southwest Tennessee Community College Employees Who Meet The Minimum Qualifications For The Position

In Order To Be Considered For The Position, The Following Items Must Be Uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts