TRIO SSS Peer Mentor

TRIO SSS Mentor Department

• TRIO
• Student
• Support
• Services
• Location:
• Columbia,
• MO
• Type:
• Student
• Employment,
• Part-time
• Pay: $15 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location) Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary

The TRIO Peer Mentor program matches upper-class students with incoming freshman and transfer students who wish to participate in the TRIO SSS program. The Peer Mentors are paired with 10 to 15 incoming students, called Mentees. Mentors reach out to new participants before classes begin, answer questions, and introduce students to the physical location and resources provided through the TRIO SSS program. The Mentor Program is focused on connecting the Mentees to TRIO’s culture of support, providing new students with access to academic resources, and establishing a connection to an informed peer. Mentors and Mentees work together in one-on-one and group settings. A TRIO SSS Peer Mentor is not a substitute for professional counseling or academic advising services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled TRIO SSS program participant. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; special circumstances considered. You must complete the application form and schedule a personal interview with the program coordinator. Must attend training in the spring following selection and prior to the start of the fall semester. Must have demonstrated responsibility for self, a strong desire to help others, and a willingness to share personal transition experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Will have a desire to act as a positive role model to their mentee, be willing to discuss candidly their own college adjustment issues and have a strong commitment to help their mentee prepare for the entire college experience. Is it someone who recognizes their role as a role model and makes decisions accordingly? Is someone who is outgoing and confident in their success in a college setting? Is someone who is positive and can readily admit when they do not know an answer and can direct the student where to find the answer? Has the ability and maturity to utilize skills they receive in on-going training as a mentor? Strives for a well-rounded lifestyle role model for their mentee. Looks for strengths in others and helps aid them to fulfill their potential. Is someone who desires to be a member of a team and will work toward the common goals of the TRIO SSS Peer Mentor Program?

Requirements

Must be willing to meet with his/her mentee on an ongoing basis throughout the academic school year. Have adequate time in their Fall schedule to meet with each mentee in individual and group settings. Must participate in all scheduled training programs per semester Must maintain healthy communication with the TRIO SSS Peer Mentor Coordinator and meet with them individually each semester. Must be in good academic standing Attend all scheduled Mentor & Mentee meetings and events. Will be an active program planner, facilitator, and evaluator. Is aware that he/she is a role model and representative of TRIO SSS on and off campus and behaves in a manner expected of this type of position.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry, and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.
• Work
• Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone