Retention & Student Success Student Positions
Westminster University
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
$13 / HOUR
Quick overview
Student employees will support peers through mentoring, tutoring in specific subjects, and coaching on executive functioning skills like organization and time management. Responsibilities include meeting with assigned students, tracking progress, clarifying academic material, and acting as a resource for campus services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance and excellent communication skills, along with professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Prior leadership or peer support experience is preferred, and all necessary training will be provided upon hiring.
Job description
Support Student Success – Become a Peer Mentor or Tutor!
Passionate about helping others thrive academically and personally? The Retention & Student Success team is hiring student employees to provide mentoring, tutoring, and executive functioning support. Applications are open year-round and reviewed as positions become available!
Student Positions
- Level II – Peer Support & Academic Coaching
- Peer Mentor $12.50/hour – Currently Hiring
- Graduate Student Peer Mentor $12.50/hour – Not Currently Available
- Tutor $12.50/hour – Not Currently Available
- Level III – Advanced Peer Coaching
- Peer Mentor Coordinator $13.50/hour – Not Currently Available
Levels II–III – Whether you’re interested in supporting fellow students with academic content or helping them develop essential life skills, we offer paid opportunities that include training and professional development.
Location: Retention & Student Success, Westminster University
About Retention & Student Success
Our mission is to support students throughout their academic journey by offering personalized resources, peer mentorship, and learning strategies. We foster a welcoming and growth-focused environment where students can succeed inside and outside the classroom.
- Peer Mentor (Level II)
- Support first-year and continuing students academically and personally
- Help with transition strategies and student engagement
- Act as a resource for campus services
- Meet regularly with assigned students and track progress
- Tutor (Level II)
- Provide academic support in specific subjects, individually or in groups
- Clarify material and improve study techniques
- Collaborate with faculty and staff
- Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions
- Peer Mentor Coordinator (Level III)
- Help students build skills in organization, time management, and goal-setting
- Provide weekly accountability check-ins
- Share tools for overcoming executive functioning challenges
- Communicate progress to staff (with student consent)
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong academic performance and communication skills
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Leadership or peer support experience preferred
- Training provided upon hire
Job Details
- Hours: 6–10 per week (flexible with your course schedule)
- Compensation: Based on level (Level II or III)
- Location: In-person with some virtual options
Help others succeed—while building your own skills!
