Intern, Peer Advising Leader

Cuyahoga Community College; Ohio; In loco; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid professional development

Flexible hours

Course credit (up to 3 credits)

On-site work

Descrizione del lavoro

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Peer Advising Leader to welcome and guide incoming first-year students through their initial semester, coordinating school-based programming and facilitating access to campus resources.

The role emphasizes student engagement, belonging, and retention, with two consecutive semesters required, 10–15 hours weekly, and on-site duties at the Ohio campus.

Competenze

• Must be currently enrolled at Tri-C and have completed at least two semesters with a minimum of 24 credits earned including ENG 1010
• Maintain a minimum of 2.8/4.0 GPA each semester of employment and have a clear judicial record
• Desire and enthusiasm to support Tri-C students in succeeding and graduating
• Must be able to commit to at least two, full, consecutive semesters.
• Familiarity with campus resources and student support services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Open-mindedness toward a wide variety of cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and demographics
• Experience with MS Office and Brightspace
• Maintain awareness of current course offerings, program prerequisites, major and general requirements

Mansioni

• Assist with school-based onboarding and programming initiatives, academic-related outreach activities and events
• Help students understand how to access college and school resources and assist with referrals (e.g., counseling, advising, tutoring, financial assistance)
• Serve as a positive role model, promoting active learning and engagement with faculty, campus organizations and events to foster a sense of belonging
• Provide information on career-related and experiential learning opportunities
• Assist with communication and outreach initiatives related to retention efforts
• Assist with FYE programming, workshops, and success initiatives
• May conduct Student Success workshops and info sessions
• May assist the office staff with general administrative duties

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Formazione

Enrolled at Tri-C, 2+ semesters

Strumenti

MS Office

Brightspace

Descrizione del lavoro

Reports To: Executive Director, Academic Supp Services

Recruitment Type: Internal

Requisition ID:req7526

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the dean (Associate/School Dean), PALs use their knowledge, experience, and training to welcome and guide incoming first-year students through their first semester/academic year. Assist with the coordination of and provide firsthand insights into school-based programming, extracurricular activities, and serve as a resource agent regarding other academic support services. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other student leaders to strengthen the overall student experience. This role is essential in supporting student engagement, belonging, and retention.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Assist with school-basedonboarding and programming initiatives, academic-related outreachactivities and events
• Help students understand how toaccess college and school resources and assist with referrals (e.g.,counseling, advising, tutoring, financial assistance)
• Serve as a positive role model,promoting active learning and engagement with faculty, campusorganizations and events to foster a sense of belonging
• Provide information oncareer-related and experiential learning opportunities
• Assist with communication andoutreach initiatives related to retention efforts
• Assist with FYE programming,workshops, and success initiatives
• May conduct Student Successworkshops and info sessions
• May assist the office staff withgeneral administrative duties

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled atTri-C and have completed at least two semesters with a minimum of 24credits earned including ENG 1010
• Maintain a minimum of 2.8/4.0 GPAeach semester of employment and have a clear judicial record upon andthroughout employment
• Desire and enthusiasm to supportTri-C students in succeeding and graduating
• Must be able to commit to atleast two, full, consecutive semesters.
• Familiarity with campus resourcesand student support services
• Excellent interpersonal,communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Capacity for discretion,diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Serve as a positive role model bydemonstrating ethical behavior and good judgement
• Ability to effectively interactwith students, faculty, and staff
• Interest in leadership,mentorship, or student development
• Open-mindedness toward a widevariety of cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and demographics
• Experience with MS Office andBrightspace
• Maintain awareness of currentcourse offerings, program pre-requisites, major and general requirements

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Previous student leadership orwork-related leadership experience
• Satisfactorily Completed GEN 1070or equivalent

TERMSAND BENEFITS

• Up to three semesters (contingentupon successful performance reviews and student enrollment status)
• Peer Advising Leaders willundergo paid professional development sessions, where they will learn (orbrush up on) technology tools (i.e., MyTri-C Space; Degree Works;BrightSpace; Tri-C Grad Plan) and peer facilitation skills
• Hours per week: A minimum of 10hours per week and up to 15 hours per week based on the School Dean needs
• Compensation/Benefits: $15.60 perhour and one paid course (up to 3 credit hours)

Special Note:If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.