PEER Mentor - Biology

University Of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Portland is seeking PEER Mentors in the Biology Department who will support fellow students through guidance, and community-building. Mentors draw from their own academic experiences to help mentees navigate coursework, build confidence, and stay engaged in the Bio major.

Responsibilities include meeting mentees regularly, offering course-specific advice, navigating department resources and events, attending monthly trainings, and collaborating with the PEER team to promote

Qualifications

• Must be a Biology major with junior standing or above.
• Have completed core Bio classes.
• Friendly, dependable and a good listener.
• Want to make a positive impact in the Bio community.
• Able to commit ~2–3+ hours/month during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with assigned mentees (1:1 or in small groups).
• Offer course-specific advice, study tips, and encouragement.
• Help students navigate department resources, events, and opportunities.
• Attend monthly mentor check-ins/trainings.
• Collaborate with the PEER team on outreach and events.
• Model a positive, inclusive, and supportive attitude.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Good listener

Friendly

Dependable

Education

Biology major (junior standing)

Job description

PEER Mentors are undergraduate students in the Biology Department who support their fellow students through peer mentoring, guidance, and community-building. Mentors draw from their own academic experiences to help mentees navigate coursework, build confidence, and stay engaged in the major. Through regular check‑ins, resource sharing, and department involvement, PEER Mentors play a key role in promoting student success, connection, and resilience within the Biology program.

Core Duties

• Meet regularly with assigned mentees (1:1 or in small groups)
• Offer course‑specific advice, study tips, and encouragement
• Help students navigate department resources, events, and opportunities
• Attend monthly mentor check‑ins/trainings
• Collaborate with the PEER team on outreach and events
• Model a positive, inclusive, and supportive attitude
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Are a Biology major with junior standing or above
• Have completed core Bio classes
• Are friendly, dependable, and a good listener
• Want to make a positive impact in the Bio community
• Can commit ~2–3+ hours/month during the semester

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring, tutoring, or leading student groups
• Knowledge of campus academic support services
• Interest in inclusive teaching and learning

Physical Requirements

Posting Number

Posting Number SE1114-2023

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 5

Estimated Start Date 09/01/2026

Open Date

Open Date 08/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/10/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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