Peer Mentor

Missouri State University

Springfield, Northern (MO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Missouri State University’s Springfield Campus is seeking a Student Work Study Peer Mentor within the Department Academic Success and Transition. You will provide academic support strategies, mentoring, and coordinate activities with CAST staff.

This role requires 15 credit hours completed, a 3.0 GPA, strong communication, and a positive work ethic. Work location is on campus, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7–9 hours per week.

Qualifications

15 credit hours completed.
Minimum MSU GPA of 3.0.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership potential.
Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Strong work ethic.
High standards of ethics and integrity.
Respect for the University and its students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

Peer mentors will be assigned to students and provide academic support strategies and informal mentoring.
Peer mentors will plan and organize activities promoting academic support and campus involvement for students.
Peer mentors will coordinate their activities with an assigned Success Coach and/or CAST staff.
Peer mentors will table to promote coaching and CAST resources.
Peer mentors will write weekly blog posts and create Peer Mentor support materials.
Peer mentors will assist with coordinating panel discussions as needed.
Peer mentors will help with other duties as assigned, including general office tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Ethics and integrity

Respect for university community

Education

15 credit hours completed

Minimum MSU GPA 3.0

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Title

Student Status

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Department Academic Success and Transition

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $15.00/hr.

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

Department/Employer Operating Hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How many hours per week are required?

How many hours per week are required? 7-9

Description of Primary Duties

Peer mentors will be assigned to students and provide academic support strategies and informal mentoring.
Peer mentors will plan and organize activities promoting academic support and campus involvement for students.
Peer mentors will coordinate their activities with an assigned Success Coach and/or CAST staff.
Peer mentors will table to promote coaching and CAST resources.
Peer mentors will write weekly blog posts and create Peer Mentor support materials.
Peer mentors will assist with coordinating panel discussions as needed.
Peer mentors will help with other duties as assigned, including general office tasks.

Required Qualifications

15 credit hours completed
Minimum MSU GPA of 3.0
Good academic and conduct standing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership potential
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Strong work ethic
High standards of ethics and integrity
Respect for the University and its students, faculty, and staff

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Contact Information

Center for Academic Success and Transition ( CAST )
417-836-8343
CAST@MissouriState.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.

Open Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/28/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number 20260106STU

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure.
* Is your overall GPA at least a 3.0?
- Yes
- No
- I am not sure
* How many Credit Hours have you completed?
(Open Ended Question)