USU Tooele Peer Mentor

About the role

This position is open to enrolled USU Tooele students who would like to serve in a leadership capacity while positively representing the institution and students we serve. This leadership group will assist incoming students and mentor them throughout their first year. Peer Mentors will make sure students are aware of campus resources and they have the resources to do well academically.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and collaborate with a large group of first year students
• Reach out to students who are academically ‘at-risk’
• Contact students to share a variety of information as requested by the Director of Student Services
• Attend office meetings and participate in campus trainings, events, etc., as assigned by the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
• Attend and assist in the planning of USU 1010 Connections in August
• Fulfill weekly office hours & assist at the front desk when needed
• Maintain good standing in regards to the Student Code of Conduct
• Follow through with all activities, assignments, and duties given

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in USU Tooele classes
• Maintain 2.7 GPA

Required Documents

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Unofficial Transcript to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.