Student Worker - Peer Mentors (Mentor Collective)

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu110P

Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Peer Mentors (Mentor Collective) Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Stipend

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 2-5 hours per month

Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

Experiential Learning and Career Management/The Mentorship Office seeks students to serve as peer mentors. Peer Mentors are enthusiastic representatives of Millersville University who commit to being a resource for students. Peer Mentors address students' questions, which may include what it is really like to be a student at MU, how to manage time effectively, how to get involved on campus, and other questions related to the college transition.

Required Qualifications

Enrolled Millersville University Student

Have completed at least 24 credits at MU

Minimum GPA 2.0

Available to work five hours per month for a full academic year, from August-May

Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills and a willingness to accept responsibility

Demonstrate role model behavior. Candidates must be in good disciplinary standing. Personal Conduct Probation or a Disciplinary Reprimand within the last twelve months disqualifies you for the position.

Willing to complete three background clearances: PA State Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprinting

Willing to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

Tasks may include the following:

Serve as a Peer Mentor for at least one student

Communicate with students in person, via text, Skype, and/or phone, spending at least two hours per month communicating with each mentee

After communicating with mentees, submit conversation logs on app.mentorcollective.org

Log at least two conversations per month with each mentee during the academic year

Provide Mentor Collective and the Mentorship Office with feedback on how to improve the program (complete all surveys, user interviews, etc. when requested)

Participate in five hours of Peer Mentor training addressing Mentor Collective resources, the role of the mentor, how to access campus supports, and three additional topics identified in the College Reading and Learning Association's (CRLA) International Standards for Peer Educators

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift

Posting Open Date 02/06/2023 Posting Close Date 08/30/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.

Resumes are optional.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https: // jobs.millersville.edu/postings/10370

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Resume

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

Yes

No

What days/hours are you available to work?

(Open Ended Question)

What is your current major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)