Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX seeks a Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo) to provide peer mentoring and academic support to students. The role is a student worker on campus, with a pay rate of $9.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include mentoring weekly, maintaining confidential records, and preparing reports. The position requires half-time enrollment and meeting GPA requirements per SAPP, with opportunities to participate in Proyecto Amigo workshops.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time with credit hours per semester.
• Maintains a minimum GPA as stated by SAPP.
• Must meet all program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and academic support to students.
• Meet weekly with students for mentorship and advising.
• Maintain confidential records and reports.
• Develop professional relationships with university staff.
• Prepare written reports on mentoring activities.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with workshops and related duties.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Academic advising

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Enrolled student

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job TitlePeer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Outreach and PreCollege Programs Proposed Minimum Salary$9.00 hourly Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker

Job Description

Job Summary Provide peer mentoring and academic support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform peer mentoring and academic advising to program participants.
• Meet individually with students weekly.
• Maintain current and confidential records and information.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all University staff.
• Prepare written reports related to student mentoring and other related assignments.
• Meet regularly with the program’s Supervisor for staff meetings, training, and/or workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate weekly with students who are absent from mentor meetings,
• Maintain current and confidential records and information.
• Assist in developing, organizing, and presenting at Proyecto Amigo workshops and events.
• Meet regularly with Proyecto Amigo program manager for staff meetings, training, and/or workshops.

Minimum Requirements

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates. Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students. Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience

• Current TAMIU student with 60 SCH or more at the time of appointment.
• Experience working with college/university students in an educational setting.
• Ability to identify TAMIU resources and the connected office associated with support initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule. Promptly complete all required trainings. Submit time sheet biweekly. Subject to funding and/or need. Pay of Rate: $9.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment. There are a number of advantages to accepting a student employment position on campus:

• It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee.
• It’s a short commute to work.
• Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule.

To be eligible for Student Employment:

Undergraduate Students · Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses. · International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA.

Graduate Students: · Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester. · International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines. · Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA. Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation.

Federal and State Work Study positions It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.