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　　Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Job Title Peer Mentor (Work-Study)

　　General Description

　　This is a paid work-study student position based on work-study eligibility. Please contact the Financial Aid office to determine if you are work-study eligible before applying.

　　Financial Aid Office

　　936-468-2403

　　[email protected]

　　As a Peer Mentor, you will assist other Lumberjacks in developing the necessary skills for academic and social success by providing guidance and support. The applicant’s passion for assisting students, ability to communicate and dependability are crucial to success in this role. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Kat Thompson, Student Success Coordinator, (936.468.5804; [email protected].

　　Job Duties

　　Mentor SFA students by providing personalized support and guidance.

　　Meet with each mentee a minimum of once per week for one hour.

　　Increase mentee campus connections through involvement in campus organizations and familiarizing them with campus resources.

　　Assist students with their personal and academic goals; including but not limited to helping students improve study skills, time management, exploring the importance of campus and community involvement, personal decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

　　Attend bi-weekly team mentor meetings.

　　Attend all training sessions as necessary.

　　Assist in mentee file and record maintenance.

　　Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty, staff, and students.

　　Ability to understand and follow instructions.

　　Required Qualifications

　　No direct experience is required. Training will be provided.

　　• For this student position, applicants must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in their second year or higher at SFA .

　　• Students must be eligible for work-study.

　　If you are not sure about your work-study eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 936-468-2403 or by email: [email protected]

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Peer Mentors are upperclassmen students with a minimum of a 2.75 GPA who showcase a high level of integrity and commitment to the university and their academic endeavors. As a Peer Mentor, you will be required to meet with each mentee individually once per week for an hour. In addition to the mentoring sessions, Peer Mentors are required to attend monthly socials, as well as bi-weekly team meetings coordinated by the Peer Mentor Coordinator.

　　Physical Demands

　　Special Conditions for Eligibility

　　A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the Summer, Fall, or Spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the Summer, a student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours total throughout all Summer terms.

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number SA2021-278

　　Number of Vacancies 10

　　Posting Open Date 11/29/2021

　　Review Start Date

　　Posting Close Date

　　Work Schedule Some flexibility with weekly meetings based on mentor/mentee availability; mandatory flexible trainings, bi-weekly team meetings, and monthly socials.

　　Min Pay Rate 10.00

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　EEO Statement

　　Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

　　Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/7792

　　Department Information

　　Department Student Success Center

　　Contact Name Kat Thompson

　　Contact Phone 936-468-5804

　　Contact Email [email protected]

　　Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Are you eligible for Work Study? Yes

　　No

　　Documents Needed To Apply

　　Required Documents

　　Optional Documents

　　Resume