FFWS Peer Mentor

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The FFWS Peer Mentor at UW-Stevens Point serves as a campus contact for FFWS grant recipients, with emphasis on first-year and new transfer recipients. Under supervision, the mentor organizes information and community-building activities, while demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills to support peers.

You should be a junior or senior at UWSP (sophomore considered) with good academic standing and prior FFWS involvement preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior at UWSP; Sophomore may be considered.
• Must have maintained FFWS grant since first semester at UWSP.
• GPA 2.0 or higher (2.5+ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Organize information, materials, and scholar community activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Be reliable and responsible; commit to ~5 hours per week.
• Support FFWS grant recipients and promote peer engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Reliability

Time management

Education

Current UW-Stevens Point student

Job description

Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students

Position Title: FFWS Peer Mentor

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: The Fund for WI Scholars (FFWS) Student Peer Mentor serves as a campus contact person for FFWS grant recipients with emphasis on First Year Grant Recipients and New Transfer Grant Recipients. Under the direct supervision of the FFWS Peer Mentor Program Supervisor, the general responsibilities of the FFWS Peer Mentor are:

• Have ability and willingness to organize information, materials, and scholar community building activities.
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Possess a positive attitude about the college experience
• Be responsible and reliable
• Can work an average of 5 hours/week

The FFWS Peer Mentor job requirements are:

• Junior or Senior standing preferred, Sophomore candidates may be considered
• Have received the FFWS grant continuously since the first semester at UWSP
• Prior active involvement in the FFWS Peer Mentor Program preferred
• Good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 (2.5 or higher preferred)

Key Job Responsibilities:

Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affimative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.