TRIO Peer Mentor Escanaba

Position Details

The TRIO Peer Mentor position works with the Bay College TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff to assist with center activities and events, support TRIO students. Peer mentors help staff promote social and academic success and aid in student engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled part time in Bay College.
• Preference given to full time students and active TRIO SSS participants.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Able to track, analyze, and communicate student progress.
• Flexibility, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills and experience.
• Previous training or experience in mentoring, group facilitation, or outreach.
• Experience with event planning, promotion, and social media efforts.
• Completed one year of college.
• Preference given to full time Bay College students who are active in TRIO SSS.

Job Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in TRIO events.
• Perform social and academic outreach to TRIO students.
• Promote TRIO program and events via flyers; emails; brochures; classroom presentations and visits (live and virtual); bulletin boards; and social media.
• Provide informal mentoring to TRIO students as needed.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources.
• Plan and conduct monthly TRIO Club meetings.
• Maintain TRIO & Student Success Center upkeep including photocopying, stocking forms, brochures, general upkeep in center and hospitality room.
• Assist the TRIO staff, answering phones and assisting students (live and virtual).
• Report on student successes and challenges to staff.
• Collaborate with other campus personnel/groups (live and virtual).
• Participate in training to develop facilitation strategies, leadership skills, and a knowledge base of campus resources.
• Participate in trainings related to tasks of the job including mentoring, social media, graphic design, technology and software tools, food safety, and other training.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintain flexible work hours to meet student needs, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.