Flight School Peer Mentor: Student Guidance Leader

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $240

Job summary

Fairmont State University is piloting a Flight School Peer Mentorship Program. Peer mentors will support new students, attend training, and lead five mentorship sessions during the academic year. A stipend of $240 is paid for participation.

Successful applicants must be current Fairmont State students in good academic standing and will report to Marion Holmes in the Student Engagement department. The position is on campus for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience in group leadership and facilitation.
• Experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Experience as a First Flight leader or similar role at Fairmont State.

Responsibilities

• Attend 2 hour training (date TBD).
• Lead 5 mentorship meetings throughout the academic year with 4–6 mentees each.
• Follow meeting outlines and prepare in advance; track mentee attendance.
• Conduct periodic check-ins (phone, text, email) with mentees.
• Provide feedback to Student Directors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Group leadership

Mentorship

First Flight experience

Active listening

Empathy

Job description

Fairmont State University is piloting a Flight School Peer Mentorship Program. Peer mentors will support new students, attend training, and lead five mentorship sessions during the academic year. A stipend of $240 is paid for participation.

Successful applicants must be current Fairmont State students in good academic standing and will report to Marion Holmes in the Student Engagement department. The position is on campus for the academic year.