Peer Mentor Ambassador - El Centro-1

Dallas College; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a part-time Work Study Peer Mentor Ambassador to guide campus tours and events on-site in California. You will inform prospective students about higher education options, the application process, and financial aid opportunities, including FAFSA and TASFA submissions.

Ideal candidates are student-focused, organized, and able to balance evening and weekend hours as needed in a fast-paced environment, supporting various instructional departments and campus resources at Dallas

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge around college access and completion.
• Must be mature, responsible, organized, and be able to pay attention to details.
• Must have strong time management skills withtheability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• May require evening and weekend hours as needed within a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist withconductingcampus tours and campus events from start to finish.
• Provide essential information to prospective students about higher education, including the college selectionprocess, the application process,and financial aid options.
• Provide information to high school students about academic and career options.
• Provide information to high school students about Dallas College student success and instructional departments that support: the application processes, financial aid options, and campus resources.
• Assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
• Assist students in completing theApply Texasapplication.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and execution of New Student Orientation events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

College access knowledge

Maturity

Responsibility

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Effective communication

Job description

Weekly Work Hours

19.5

Compensation Range

H07

Hourly Rate

$23.78 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Work Study Program

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have general knowledge around college access and completion.
• Must be mature, responsible, organized, and be able to pay attention to details.
• Must have strong time management skills withtheability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• May require evening and weekend hours as needed within a flexible schedule.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on role; peer mentor ambassadors must be able to get involved in all aspects of event execution, including set-up, tear-down, and other physical tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist withconductingcampus tours and campus events from start to finish.
• Provide essential information to prospective students about higher education, including the college selectionprocess, the application process,and financial aid options.
• Provide information to high school students about academic and career options.
• Provide information to high school students about Dallas College student success and instructional departments that support: the application processes, financial aid options, and campus resources.
• Assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
• Assist students in completing theApply Texasapplication.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and execution of New Student Orientation events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Eligibility Requirements for Peer Mentor Ambassadors

To be eligible for the Peer Mentor Ambassador program, students must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Beclassified by Dallas College as a Texas resident.
• Be registered with SelectiveService orbe exempt.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by Dallas College.
• Be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half time) for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, in a plan leading to a degree or certification.
• Not have any prior institutional balance or blocks.
• Not be a recipient of an athletic scholarship during any semester the student is awarded WSMP funds.
• Not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect or to be a member of a religious order.
• Do not owe back child support obligation to the State.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Applications Deadline

October 30, 2026