Campus Success Peer Mentor (Work-Study)

Missouri State University; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University’s Springfield Campus is seeking a Student Work Study Peer Mentor within the Department Academic Success and Transition. You will provide academic support strategies, mentoring, and coordinate activities with CAST staff.

This role requires 15 credit hours completed, a 3.0 GPA, strong communication, and a positive work ethic. Work location is on campus, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7–9 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 15 credit hours completed.
• Minimum MSU GPA of 3.0.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• High standards of ethics and integrity.
• Respect for the University and its students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Peer mentors will be assigned to students and provide academic support strategies and informal mentoring.
• Peer mentors will plan and organize activities promoting academic support and campus involvement for students.
• Peer mentors will coordinate their activities with an assigned Success Coach and/or CAST staff.
• Peer mentors will table to promote coaching and CAST resources.
• Peer mentors will write weekly blog posts and create Peer Mentor support materials.
• Peer mentors will assist with coordinating panel discussions as needed.
• Peer mentors will help with other duties as assigned, including general office tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Ethics and integrity

Respect for university community

Education

15 credit hours completed

Minimum MSU GPA 3.0

Job description

Missouri State University’s Springfield Campus is seeking a Student Work Study Peer Mentor within the Department Academic Success and Transition. You will provide academic support strategies, mentoring, and coordinate activities with CAST staff.

This role requires 15 credit hours completed, a 3.0 GPA, strong communication, and a positive work ethic. Work location is on campus, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7–9 hours per week.