F/W 26/27 - Markham Campus Student Life Assistant (Student Success Mentor)

York University; Markham; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

York University in Ontario is seeking a Student Success Mentor to provide peer support, share information about campus programs, and help fellow students set and reach goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with campus partners, and the ability to foster an engaged, inclusive student community.

Work/Study eligibility is required for undergraduates; applicants must be York students and able to participate in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a York student.
• Experience in customer service or peer support is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support by sharing information and promoting programs and services that help students achieve goals.
• Engage with students to encourage participation in campus programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to plan and execute social activities and events that build community.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship building

Decision-support insights

Empathy

Event planning

Community engagement

Education

Current York University student

Job description

Purpose

The Student Success Mentor is responsible for providing peer support by sharing information and promoting programs and services that assist in the development and attainment of student goals.

Education

Must be enrolled as a York student.

Experience

Previous work experience may be considered.

Skills

• Ability to communicate with others to explain and share information.
• Ability to collaborate and work with others to complete a shared goal.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to provide insight and suggestions to support individuals in making informed decisions.
• Ability to understand and relate to others.
• Ability to plan social activities, programs and events that contribute to an engaged community.
• Ability to foster a shared sense of community.

Participation in Work/Study positions is restricted to undergraduate students at York University who meet the program's eligibility requirements. Please visit the Work/Study Students Resource Hub page (https://careers.yorku.ca/workstudy-students-resource-hub) to review eligibility requirements and the recruitment process.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal. PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.