Fund for Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) Peer Mentor

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking FFWS Peer Mentors to assist first-year students during the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Academic Year. This on-campus position allows for a flexible schedule, with pay starting at $13 per hour. Peer Mentors will enhance their communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while actively supporting their peers’ transition to campus life. Application opens February 16th and closes March 27th. For inquiries, contact the Student Success Center at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Looking for a rewarding on-campus job.
• Peer Mentors have to be FFWS recipients.
• Help peers be successful in their transition to campus.

Responsibilities

• Meet face-to-face with assigned students.
• Provide hands-on training experience throughout the academic year.
• Help first-year students navigate through their first year on campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

FFWS recipients

Job description

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Fund for Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) Peer Mentor

Looking for a rewarding on-campus job? The Student Success Center (SSC) is currently hiring FFWS peer mentors to support our first-year students during the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Academic Year!

Fund for Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) Peer Mentors have to be FFWS recipients

• Help peers be successful in their transition to campus
• Communication skills: develop your communication skills by meeting face‑to‑face with assigned students.
• Leadership skills: develop your understanding and ability to act as a leader on our UWM campus. Peer Mentors are given hands‑on training experience throughout the academic year, strengthening resume and workplace skills.
• Problem‑solving skills: develop problem‑solving skills as you help first‑year students navigate through their first year on campus.
• Flexible schedule: Peer Mentors typically work 6–15/week and create their own schedules for each semester.
• Hourly pay: the FFWS Peer Mentor position starts at $13
• Work on‑campus around your class schedule
• Enhance your knowledge about UW‑Milwaukee

Application opens on Monday, February 16th and will remain open until March 27th.

You can find more information on peer mentoring, here on our website:

Please feel free to e‑mail the Student Success Center [e-mail] if you have any questions about the application or working for the Student Success Center.

This position will start work on Thursday, August 26th.