Peer Mentor (MEOW)

Job Summary/Basic Function

The MEOW Peer Mentor (Mentoring Experience Of Weber) is an essential component of the Peer Mentor Program and the Office of Mentoring Programs. The MEOW Peer Mentor position offers a high-impact educational experience within an accelerated six-week mentoring format. The MEOW Peer Mentor will be responsible for supporting the success of assigned mentees by providing intentional mentoring in a one-on-one and small group setting in the following topic areas:

• Navigation of campus resources (financial aid, registration, wellness, etc.)
• Connection to campus and community (transition to college, making meaningful connections, participating in campus and community programs, etc.)
• Preparation for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills, communication skills, etc.)

The MEOW Peer Mentor will work under the supervision of the Peer Mentor Program Coordinator and is expected to attend and actively participate in training, staff meetings, and workshops throughout the year. Due to the accelerated nature of the MEOW program, mentors must demonstrate strong organization, time management, and adaptability. MEOW Peer Mentors are also expected to complete the required training for certification during their first semester and uphold a strong commitment to their team, mentees, and departmental goals.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Mentoring Duties:

• Being a positive role model for mentees
• Being a positive representative of the Peer Mentor Program at on and off-campus events as needed
• Facilitating weekly, effective one-on-one mentoring meetings
• Facilitating office events and programming, ensuring participation of self and mentees
• Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops
• Aid students with scholarship applications, FAFSA, registration, admission, and any other service that students need assistance with
• Aid & facilitate outreach through several tabling events & class presentations throughout the academic year
• Demonstrate professionalism, excellent communication and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire to learn, grow, and develop as a leader
• Be a responsible team member
• Attend regular staff meetings, training, workshops, etc.
• Actively give, receive, & implement feedback regarding mentoring skills & performance promptly

Administrative Duties:

• Proactively in logging and tracking mentoring work
• Sharing information with supervisor, mentees, peers, and PMP staff via email, phone, or in person in a professional and caring manner
• Scheduling & managing appointments with mentees over a period of 6 weeks
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor and PMP staff

Required Qualifications

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Full-time (12 credits or more)
• Undergraduate or Graduate student
• 50/50 available; FAFSA/Work Study Eligible
• Preferred: Must have completed at least two (2) semesters at WSU, OR have completed one (1) semester AND have experience with having a mentor within the Office of Mentoring Programs
• All majors encouraged to apply
• Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with a diverse student population, especially underrepresented students
• Applicants interested in working with specific student populations must demonstrate knowledge of the student populations and their needs, and/or demonstrate an ability to learn quickly
• Excellent, timely communication skills (presenting/communicating information, actively listening, mediating, conflict management)
• Organizational and time-management skills (Google Calendar appointment scheduling experience preferred)
• Team-oriented
• Autonomous and proactive
• Experience with the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and/or motivating others
• Experience coordinating programs and people participation
• To qualify for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification, mentors must have or achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA while serving as a Peer Mentor.