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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Peer Leader – Specialist II (P/T)

Salt Lake City Corporation · Salt Lake City, UT · 1 mo ago
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Job Summary

TRIO SSS seeks students interested in supporting TRIO SSS participants as a mentor and peer leader. Our goal is to provide a productive, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that will guide students toward study practices, success strategies, and aides that help them excel both inside and outside of college.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with outreach and recruitment/tabling efforts for the TRIO SSS Program.
  • Support workshops, orientations, campus events, and student engagement activities.
  • Contact students through phone calls, emails, text messages, and other approved communication methods.
  • Help maintain student records and program documentation while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Provide referrals to campus resources and services as appropriate.
  • Assist with social media, marketing materials, and program promotions.
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
  • Support front desk operations and general office duties as assigned.
  • Represent TRIO SSS professionally and inclusively.
  • Participate in TRIO SSS research

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or former participant of the TRIO Student Support Services Program.
  • Experience in leadership, mentoring, tutoring, customer service, or student engagement activities.
  • Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.
  • Knowledge of campus resources and student support services.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current SLCC Student
  • Must qualify for federal work-study
  • Have and maintain a GPA of a 2.5 or higher

Working Conditions

  • Office and campus-based work environment.
  • Frequent interaction with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
  • Occasional evening or weekend events may be required.
  • Maximum of 20 hours per week.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Required Question

01 Are you a current SLCC student? YesNo
02 Do you currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher? YesNo

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