Peer Mentor (MEOW)

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development through mentorship

Networking opportunities on campus

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a MEOW Peer Mentor to guide students through campus resources, enhance their educational experiences, and prepare them for graduation. The role emphasizes effective communication, leadership, and the ability to facilitate workshops.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have completed at least two semesters at WSU. Enthusiasm for working with diverse populations is essential. This position offers impactful mentoring within a structured program.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two semesters at WSU, or one semester with mentoring experience.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Strong listening and mediation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students on campus resources and transition to college.
• Facilitate one-on-one mentoring meetings and office events.
• Assist students with scholarship applications and registration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization and time-management skills

Team-oriented

Autonomous and proactive

Experience with Google Suite

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

2.5 GPA or higher

Tools

Google Calendar

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Job Summary

The MEOW Peer Mentor (Mentoring Experience Of Weber) is an essential component of the Peer Mentor Program and the Office of Mentoring Programs. The position offers a high‑impact educational experience within an accelerated six‑week mentoring format.

Responsibilities

Mentoring Areas:

• Navigation of campus resources (financial aid, registration, wellness, etc.)
• Connection to campus and community (transition to college, making meaningful connections, participating in campus and community programs, etc.)
• Preparation for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills, communication skills, etc.)

Leadership and Mentoring Duties:

• Being a positive role model for mentees
• Being a positive representative of the Peer Mentor Program at on‑and off‑campus events as needed
• Facilitating weekly, effective one‑on‑one mentoring meetings
• Facilitating office events and programming, ensuring participation of self and mentees
• Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops
• Assist students with scholarship applications, FAFSA, registration, admission, and any other service needed
• Assist and facilitate outreach through several tabling events and class presentations throughout the academic year
• Demonstrating professionalism, excellent communication and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire to learn, grow, and develop as a leader
• Being a responsible team member
• Actively giving, receiving, and implementing feedback regarding mentoring skills and performance promptly

Administrative Duties:

• Demonstrating timeliness and consistency with scheduled work time and showing proficiency in using the WSU staff Google calendar/email
• Proactive in logging and tracking mentoring workSharing information with supervisor, mentees, peers, and PMP staff via email, phone, or in person in a professional and caring manner
• Scheduling and managing appointments with mentees over a period of 6 weeks
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by the supervisor and PMP staff
• MEOW Peer Mentors working with specific cohorts/initiatives must attend additional training, be familiar with policies, timelines, and processes relevant to their mentees

Required Qualifications

Education:

• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Full‑time (12 credits or more)
• Undergraduate or Graduate student
• Must have completed at least two (2) semesters at WSU, OR have completed one (1) semester AND have experience with having a mentor within the Office of Mentoring Programs
• All majors encouraged to apply

Experience:

• All students have different backgrounds and experiences, and all are encouraged to apply
• Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with a diverse student population, especially underrepresented students
• Applicants interested in working with specific student populations must demonstrate knowledge of the student populations and their needs, and/or demonstrate an ability to learn quickly

Skills:

• Excellent, timely communication skills (presenting/communicating information, actively listening, mediating, conflict management)
• Organizational and time‑management skills (Google Calendar appointment scheduling experience preferred)
• Team‑oriented
• Autonomous and proactive
• Experience with the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and/or motivating others
• Experience coordinating programs and people participation
• To qualify for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification, mentors must have or achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA while serving as a Peer Mentor