Peer Mentor: Desert Vista Campus Student Life - Temporary, Part-Time

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking on-campus Peer Mentors for the Desert Vista Campus to help run Student Life Centers and engage students through programs.

The role is a part-time temporary position with training provided. Mentors may travel to multiple campuses and work evenings or weekends as needed to support Student Life activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current PCC student.
• Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Spring 2027 semester.
• Available to work flexible shifts and at multiple campus locations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for one hour or more.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Student Life operations and events.
• Greet students and staff in person or by phone.
• Support data entry and office tasks.
• Create flyers and social media posts for events.
• Lead small group discussions during programming.
• Coordinate with supervisor and student experience coordinator.

Skills

Public speaking

Time management

Leading small groups

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Job description

We're excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

Hours Per Week: Up to 19.5 hours per week

Department: Desert Vista Campus - Student Life

Student Life is looking for a Peer Mentor to work, on campus, in the Desert Vista Student Life Center. Peer Mentors will work closely with the Student Experience Coordinator at that campus to successfully run the Student Life Centers and provide quality student engagement programming.

PCC students who serve as Peer Mentors will be expected to attend and participate in Student Life and Pima Community College-assigned trainings prior to and during their work assignments. Peer Mentors may be asked to support other Student Affairs programming as needed (FYE-First Year Experience; New Student Orientation, High School Outreach, etc.) or other Student Services initiatives for new students throughout the semester. Peer Mentors will need to have the flexibility to travel to more than one campus for work assignments, when needed, and will also support other Student Affairs programming, college-wide.

The Work Schedule For This Position May Include Occasional Evening And Weekend Events. The Priority For Scheduling Hours Will Be During The Center’s Open Hours

Spring 2027: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

About Temporary Employment

This position has 1 vacant position and will establish a qualified applicant pool for part‑time temporary positions. Applications will remain active for 6 months to a year and selected candidates may be contacted as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. The applicant pool will be refreshed annually.

Temporary applicants may be hired for specific assignments or placed in an applicant pool for future opportunities, depending on enrollment levels and business needs. If selected from this pool of applicants, candidates contacted will receive details regarding the specific assignment and will have the opportunity to confirm interest and availability.

We are seeking dedicated part‑time temporary employees to join our qualified applicant pool. Selected candidates will be considered for placement as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise.

Part‑time temporary roles offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support a diverse population of students in achieving their educational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Peer Mentors will assist with the following, which may include but not limited to:
• Peer Mentors will be a major support in the Student Life area through being part of staff scheduling and oversight of the physical Student Life areas, which includes:
• Greeting students professionally in person or by phone in the Student Life Centers
• Ensuring that students sign in and out of the Student Life Centers via Penji
• Answering phones
• Updating bulletin boards and posting approved flyers
• Data entry
• Email
• Tabling/recruitment
• Greeting students, staff, and visitors
• Handing out information and answering questions for students and staff regarding clubs, leadership, fundraisers, and travel etc.
• Be responsible for maintaining organization in Student Life areas, restocking as needed, cleaning the center, and creating an inventory of supplies
• Office duties: scan/copy documents, check the interoffice mailbox, run errands on the inner campus and off‑campus, etc
• Performing price checks for event/center supply items via online or store comparisons
• Supporting the operation of the Student Life Office in a professional manner that follows the College Mission and Vision
• Assisting with the planning of Student Life activities and events. This includes:
• Creating flyers and social media posts to promote the events
• Helping students check in to the event through PimaEngage
• Setup and takedown of the event equipment, chairs, tables, etc
• Leading a small group of students in discussions and icebreakers at programming events
• Distributing co-curricular evaluations
• Keeping track of all evaluations on Google Drive
• Following up with students after Student Life events to answer questions
• Helping students and student organizations navigate college processes, such as:
• Utilizing digital resources such as MyPima, PimaEngage, or D2L
• How to complete college paperwork
• How to connect with an advisor, counselor, or student experience coordinator
• Attending meetings, including but not limited to weekly 1:1's with supervisor, Student Affairs meetings, and event planning meetings
• Providing tours of the PCC campuses
• Knowing about and promoting with students opportunities to build connections to the College through Student Life, student organizations, leadership opportunities, how to get involved, and the value of student engagement
• Leadership and Civic Engagement
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of Student Affairs workshops/events and Student Life leadership programming
• Assisting with the assessment and evaluation of programming events

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Current Pima Community College student
• Achieve satisfactory academic progress
• Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Spring 2027 semester
• Available to work flexible shifts and at multiple campus locations, when needed. No violations of the Student Code of Conduct
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for one hour or more, sit, squat, bend, and reach for files and/or supplies

Preferred

• 2.5 GPA or higher

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with PCC student organizations, leadership opportunities, service learning projects, college employment, and/or experience working with high school or college students; OR customer service experience
• Professional and positive role model
• Experience with public speaking
• Dependability and time management
• Skills in leading small groups
• Manage own time and work independently
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Microsoft Office Programs, Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
• Use of Canva and other platforms to assist with creation of social media posts and media
• Ability to prioritize while performing multiple tasks
• Ability to adhere to College standards and practices
• Ability to develop positive and cooperative interpersonal relationships
• Ability to manage own time and work independently
• Adheres to the Student Code Of Conduct and College Rules and Regulations

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.