Honors Program Peer Mentor

Job Summary

SLCC Honors Program Peer Mentors assist and mentor students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support. They support Honors Program students, particularly First-Year students, in transitioning to SLCC, adjusting to college life, and understanding Honors Program requirements, as well as fostering a sense of belonging among students, staff, faculty, and the community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Assisting Honors Program students in navigating higher education by providing intentional and student-centered one-on-one and group mentorship support
• Serving as a liaison between Honors Program students and campus and community resources
• Providing general communication support, such as managing the Honors Program newsletter and social media
• Assisting in planning and promoting Honors Program activities and events
• Assisting in outreach efforts to prospective Honors Program students
• Promoting a supportive environment and serving as a positive role model and representative of the SLCC Honors Program
• Attending and participating in all trainings, staff meetings, events, workshops, orientations, and graduation

Benefits

• Leadership development
• Facilitation experience
• Increased familiarity with campus resources and support systems
• Closer working relationship and mentorship with Honors program professional staff
• The ability and flexibility to adjust roles/responsibilities or create projects and initiatives (with approval of Honors Program Manager)
• Peer Mentor will have the ability and flexibility to adjust roles/responsibilities or create projects and initiatives (with approval of Honors Program Manager) that more closely align with the Peer Mentor’s interests and professional goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Highest high school diploma or equivalent
• Registered for at least 9 credits for Fall and Spring semesters
• Currently enrolled at SLCC as an undergraduate student

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Honors Program student
• Demonstrate an ability to work with all groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty, including those with disabilities
• Be able to facilitate effective one-on-one and small group mentoring meetings
• Demonstrate effective communication and listening skills, organization, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow and develop as a peer mentor
• Be able to participate in trainings, staff meetings, workshops