Campus Resource Navigator & Peer Mentor

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learn & Earn program

On-campus position

Hourly wage $18.00

Job summary

Roxbury Community College seeks an on-campus Project Access Peer Mentor to support RCC students by connecting them with resources, sharing approved information, and helping them navigate non-academic barriers.

As part of Learn & Earn, you will conduct peer check-ins, assist with Rox Box activities, participate in outreach and workshops, and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries while fostering an inclusive student experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled RCC student in good standing and eligible for Learn & Earn.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, empathy, and active-listening skills.
• Interest in peer mentorship, student support, basic-needs access, community engagement, or student success.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and appropriate discretion when interacting with peers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Familiarity with RCC services or willingness to learn available student-support and basic-needs resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and check-ins through active listening and connection to resources.
• Share information about RCC services and warm referrals to Project Access staff when needed.
• Assist with Rox Box activities, welcome students, stock supplies, and support an accessible student experience.
• Conduct classroom visits, campus outreach, tabling, and events to promote Project Access and resources.
• Support Project Access workshops, orientations, outreach campaigns, events, and student-engagement activities.
• Prepare materials, track attendance, assist with scheduling, and perform basic data-entry as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Communication

Empathy

Confidentiality

Peer mentorship

Diversity awareness

Job description

Roxbury Community College seeks an on-campus Project Access Peer Mentor to support RCC students by connecting them with resources, sharing approved information, and helping them navigate non-academic barriers.

As part of Learn & Earn, you will conduct peer check-ins, assist with Rox Box activities, participate in outreach and workshops, and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries while fostering an inclusive student experience.