Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo)

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

Job summary

Texas A&M International University is seeking a Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo) to provide peer mentoring and academic support to students in Laredo, Texas. This Student Worker position requires on-campus, face-to-face engagement and regular attendance aligned with the department's needs.

The role emphasizes mentoring, record-keeping, and collaboration with program staff to deliver workshops and coordinate academic assistance for participants.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 A.S. per semester for undergraduates; 3 for graduates).
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates.
• Must meet all other requirements in TAMIU SAPP.

Responsibilities

• Perform peer mentoring and academic advising to program participants.
• Meet with students weekly and maintain confidential records.
• Develop professional relationships with University staff and prepare written reports.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and workshops with supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title

Peer Mentor (Proyecto Amigo)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Outreach and PreCollege Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student 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.