Student - First Gen Peer Mentor

The First-Generation Student Success Center (FGSSC) is hiring First-Gen Peer Mentors who will support, plan, and participate in FGSSC programming, especially First-Gen Crew, to support first-gen students at UVU and the mission of the Center. FGSSC defines first-gen students as: neither parent(s)/guardian(s) graduated with a bachelor’s degree from within the U.S. First-Gen Peer Mentors will work under the supervision of the FGSSC Coordinator(s) and Director.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and coordinates activities for FGSSC First-Gen Crew program with the Coordinators and Director (30%)
• Supports and plans additional FGSSC programming for first-gen students at UVU (30%)
• Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities, including collaborating with other mentors and FGSSC staff to provide program support and maintaining confidential documents and files (30%)
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (10%)

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student
• Must have a minimum current and cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Must have completed 20 credits or more at UVU
• Must be familiar with FGSSC programming and the first-gen college student experience
• Interest in the well-being of first-gen student peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Status of a first-generation college student
• Involvement with FGSSC programming

Skills

• Knowledge of first-gen student experiences
• Knowledge of current mentoring and coaching strategies for higher ed. students
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Design Suite
• On-campus resources
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and public relations skills sufficient to work with and relate to a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work in an office environment with minimum supervision
• Ability to work with attention to detail, maturity, professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and a sense of humor
• Ability to prioritize and change priorities as needs arise