2026-2027 LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Internship

Universities of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is offering 2026-2027 LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Internship positions within the Student Experience and Transformation department at the Student Success Center in Stevens Point, WI. Roles are student hourly with flexible summer hours and ongoing academic-year commitments.

Compensation starts at $14 per hour, with some remote work possible; positions include Peer Mentor and Graduate Internship, up to 30 hours per week during peak weeks and 5–10 hours weekly during the academic

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 credits or more) for both 2026-2027 Fall/Spring Semesters.
• Sophomore standing or higher.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus resources and student support services.

Responsibilities

• Interact with incoming LEAD cohort of 60–100 first-year, low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before Fall 2026 semester.
• Serve as an assigned peer mentor and meet with regularly up to 10 individual incoming LEAD students throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Attend all meetings and mandatory trainings/orientation before the program begins, as well as mandatory monthly staff meetings throughout the academic year.
• Plan, prep, attend, and escort students to regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips.
• Facilitate and lead both small and large group discussions.
• Uphold required procedures and enforce program and University rules.
• Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences.
• Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.

Job description

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Position Title:

2026-2027 LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Internship

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Department Employer -UW-Stevens Point Student Experience and Transformation

Location -Student Success Center, SSC 220, Student Services Building, 1108 Fremont St | Stevens Point, WI 54481

Supervisor- Tana De Lonay, LEAD & Fostering Success Programs Coordinator

Supervisor Contact Info [e-mail] | 715-346-2061

Program Info -LEAD Summer Bridge Program & First Year Experience

Positions Available -9 Peer Mentor Positions & 1 Graduate Internship Open

Schedule & Compensation

Summer 2026 – June-Mid-August: 10-30 Hours Per Week

Bridge Week: Saturday, August 22nd – Friday, August 28th, 2026

*8-12 Hours Per Day, During LEAD Week

Academic Year: 5-10 Hours Per Week

*All roles starting @ $14 / Hour, actual schedule is dependent on individual role & employee availability

*Some work may be able to be performed remotely

*Work Study OR Non-Work Study Eligible

Application Deadline -Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

LEAD Program Summary: The UW-Stevens Point LEAD Program was first implemented on the UWSP campus in the 2021-2022 school year and is completely FREE to eligible students. LEAD is designed to increase first-year undergraduate and first-generation college students’ sense of belonging at UWSP before the school year even starts. The program kicks off with a summer bridge week in August one week prior to classes and continues throughout the entire first year on campus, by providing students with ongoing resources, peer mentoring, programming, and professional support opportunities. The program is aimed at providing a supportive community that promotes student success by getting first-year undergraduate students ahead and ready to start their college careers. It focuses on campus resources, transitioning into college, student success skills, social and enrichment activities, and the development of future campus leaders.

SET Department Mission: The Office of Student Experience and Transformation (SET) aims to provide support to pre-college and college students who need help with their transition to the UWSP campus community. SET serves as a welcoming campus resource that provides academically and culturally integrated transformative experiences. SET empowers student development, connects first-generation students, and celebrates all students’ lived experiences and campus communities.

SET Department Vision: To foster transformative learning through integrated, holistic, and human-centered community experiences.

LEAD Peer Mentor Responsibilities:

• Interact with incoming 2026-2027 LEAD cohort - approximately 60-100 first-year, low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2026 semester.

• Serve as an assigned peer mentor and meet with regularly up to 10 individual incoming LEAD students throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

• Attend all meetings and mandatory trainings/orientation before the program begins, as well as mandatory monthly staff meetings throughout the academic year.

• Plan, prep, attend, and escort students to regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips.

• Facilitate and lead both small and large group discussions.

• Uphold required procedures and enforce program and University rules.

• Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences.

• Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.

• *Please review role‑specific peer mentor expectations, responsibilities and schedule below.

2026-2027 LEAD Schedule:

• SET Department & LEAD Mentor Orientation: Spring 2026 – 2-3 Hours, In Person on Campus, April/May

• Mandatory Trainings #2-4: 1-3 Hours Each, Summer 2026, In Person OR Via Zoom

• 1 Training Each Month: June, July & Early-Mid August

• LEAD Summer Bridge Program Week: Saturday, August 22nd – Friday, August 28th, 2026

• Saturday, August 22nd – Peer Mentor Move‑In & LEAD Check‑In Set Up

• Sunday, August 23rd – Final LEAD Mentor Training, LEAD Student Check‑In/Move‑In, & Orientation

• Monday, August 24th – Thursday, August 27th – LEAD Week Presentations & Activities

• Friday, August 28th – Mt. Olympus Water Park Trip

• 2026-2027 Academic Year: Up to 5 Hours per Week

• Minimum of 1 Hour per Week In‑Person @ Student Success Center

• Mandatory Monthly Staff Meetings – 2-3 Hours

• Expected to attend all LEAD Dinners, Career & Department Events throughout the academic year

LEAD Peer Mentor Required Qualifications:

• Must be available to work the full duration of the program.

• Must be enrolled at least part‑time (*6 credits or more) for both 2026-2027 Fall/Spring Semesters.

• Sophomore standing or higher.

• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.).

• Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility.

• Ability to work independently with students in one‑on‑one, small groups, and large group settings.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.

• Willingness to learn and communicate new information to others.

• Ability to address sensitive concerns of students and parents professionally, tactfully, and confidentially.

• Ability to motivate and encourage others.

• Flexible, outgoing, personable personality.

• Flexibility to adaptquicklytolast-minute schedulechangesand/or pivots in planning.

LEAD Peer Mentor Preferred Qualifications:

• Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self‑identifying students, low‑income, and/or first‑generation students.

• Experience working as a camp counselor, mentor/coach, or a similar leadership role.

• Knowledge of SET Department, Programs, Staff, Operations, Resources, Student Success Center, etc.

• Has working knowledgeof trauma‑informed care practices OR willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy.

• Certification in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.

• Experiencewith end‑to‑endplanning,marketing,and coordinatingevents.

• Experience with Canva or otherdesign software OR willing to learn.

LEAD Peer Mentor Role Specific Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Graduate Intern

• Summer - Flexible based on credits/need - likely 10-30 hours per week

• *Requested– closer to 20-30+ hours per week, if possible

• Summer focus

• Support managing LEAD mentee applications/data + outreach/marketingto incoming cohort.

• Support coordination/planning of LEAD week (outreach to presenters,determinescheduling, etc.)

• Support matching mentors and mentees oncecohortisfinalized.

• Create/designmarketing/print materials for LEAD week.

• Support coordination/planning of LEAD Peer Mentor Training schedule.

• Coordinate Navigate & DOS Trainingsfor LEAD Peer Mentors.

• Order LEAD week supplies, stuff backpacks, and other duties as assigned to prep adequately for LEAD Week

• Attend LEAD Week and help support the flow,coordinationandlogisticsfor the week.