Peer Mentor

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lakewood, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) Lakewood Campus is seeking a Peer Mentor in the Academic Experiences department to proactively support students by fostering open dialogue, promoting belonging, and maintaining spaces for experiential learning and engagement. Peer Mentors will help plan events, assist with HIPs integration, and collaborate with staff across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.

This is a student employee, work-study position with hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, at RRCC

Qualifications

• RRCC student with a current work study award for the semester applied for.
• Enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).
• Commitment to equity and quality customer service with diverse groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with strong time-management and organization.
• Eligible to work from the Lakewood campus.

Responsibilities

• Support fellow students by fostering open, respectful dialogue.
• Assist in planning and implementing events and activities to boost engagement.
• Help integrate HIPs across RRCC curriculum and co-curriculum.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Workforce Innovation or Student Affairs staff.
• Attend weekly team meetings and participate in events.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Tools

SharePoint

Forms

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Zoom/Webex

Job description

Title: Peer Mentor

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Honors Program

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range:$19.37 - $19.89 / hour

Job Summary:

The Academic Experiences department at RRCC is seeking a Peer Mentor to proactively support fellow students by fostering open and respectful dialogue, exemplify the spirit of belongingness, and maintain shared spaces dedicated to experiential learning and collective engagement. Peer Mentors will also help plan and implement events and activities that promote student engagement and success. Working under the Director, Academic Experiences, Peer Mentors support the integration of “High-Impact Practices” (HIPs) across the RRCC curriculum and co-curriculum. HIPs are data-backed strategies identified by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) that increase graduation rates and deep learning, particularly among underrepresented and first‑generation students. Example HIPs include creation of Learning Communities, sharing Intellectual Experiences, exploring Global Diversity, pursuing Undergraduate Research, contributing to Collaborative Projects, and engaging in Community Service. This position reports to Martin Doppelt, Director, Academic Experiences, but Peer Mentors may be assigned to work collaboratively under the direction of other RRCC staff. These will typically include members of either Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation or Student Affairs, but may extend to other units as necessary. Hours for this role are between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, at the Lakewood Campus location. Weekly schedules will be set in consultation with the supervisor and teammates, based on programmatic needs. This role requires attendance at weekly team meetings, as well as regular participation in events, activities, or other programs designed to enhance the RRCC community. This role may require hours outside of a normal work schedule. This is a student employee position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits. Students who qualify for work study employment are encouraged to apply.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Have a genuine desire to serve the RRCC community and help peers succeed
• Desire to learn and strengthen leadership skills
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and team communication skills
• Experience communicating effectively in multicultural and cross-cultural contexts
• A well-developed sense of politesse and hospitality
• Ability to convey complicated, difficult, or controversial information in a respectful and clear manner
• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity
• Ability to collaboratively create and maintain organizational strategies for information and materials
• Moderate familiarity with basic file management practices
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as SharePoint, Forms, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment
• Ability to work professionally with students, staff, community members, and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

For work study employment:

• 1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
• 2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

For student hourly employment:

• 1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Other Required Qualifications

• 1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• 2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• 3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
• 4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
• 5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• 6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous involvement in student organizations, leadership programs, or campus activities
• Experience facilitating conversations, events, or student engagement activities
• Moderate to high familiarity with how to use the suite of Google productivity tools
• Moderate to high familiarity with how to use the suite of Canva productivity tools

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
• This is sometimes a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Vice President of Human Resources, at [phone],[e-mail], or Room 1024, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228.

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