First-Year Student Success Mentor

Southeast New Mexico College; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

College tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) seeks a Peer Mentor to guide incoming, first-year, and first-generation students through their college transition. You will share experiences, provide encouragement, and help students access campus resources and opportunities to build confidence and success.

Responsibilities include maintaining mentoring relationships, regular check-ins, goal setting, and connecting students with services while upholding FERPA standards.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one semester at SENMC with a 2.5+ GPA.
• In good academic standing with no probation.
• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and commitment to first-year/first-generation students.
• Preferred leadership through campus involvement or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes supportive mentoring relationships with an assigned cohort across a two-semester cycle.
• Conducts regular communication and weekly check-ins with mentees via in-person, call, text, or email.
• Assists mentees in setting academic, personal, and leadership goals.
• Serves as a campus resource by connecting students with services and engagement opportunities.
• Participates in orientation, workshops, and student success events.
• Encourages involvement in academics and co-curricular activities to aid persistence and completion.
• Maintains confidential records per FERPA and program rules.

Skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

One semester at SENMC

Job description

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) seeks a Peer Mentor to guide incoming, first-year, and first-generation students through their college transition. You will share experiences, provide encouragement, and help students access campus resources and opportunities to build confidence and success.

Responsibilities include maintaining mentoring relationships, regular check-ins, goal setting, and connecting students with services while upholding FERPA standards.