Peer Mentor - Temporary, Part-Time

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Community College seeks Part-time Peer Mentors to assist in Student Services Centers and related Student Affairs programs. You will greet students, help them navigate college processes, and support campus events, with training provided before starting.

The role may include evenings and weekends, and placement in the applicant pool is contingent on enrollment and scheduling needs. Active PCC students with 6+ credits and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and be registered for at least 6 PCC credits in the prior semester.
• Must register for at least 6 PCC credits in Fall 2026 and 3 credits in Summer 2026 to start July 2026.
• Available to work flexible shifts; leave requests not permitted in August or January.
• Achieve satisfactory academic progress (GPA 2.5 preferred).
• Experience in student leadership, service-learning, college work, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet students in person or by phone in the SSCs and at Student Life centers or events.
• Assist students in navigating college processes and resources (e.g., MyPima).
• Support NSO, Student Life, and other Student Affairs programming.
• Perform general office duties: answer phones, schedule, data entry, email, greet students.
• Follow up with students after events to answer questions.

Skills

Leading small groups

Verbal and written communication

Dependability

Customer service experience

Student leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active PCC student status for credits

Job description

Student Affairs is looking for Peer Mentors to work in the Student Services Centers. PCC students who serve as Peer Mentors will be expected to attend and participate in Student Affairs training prior to the start of their work assignments. Peer Mentors may also be asked to support other Student Affairs programming as needed (such as FYE-First Year ; New Student Orientation, High School Outreach, etc.) or other Student Services initiatives for new students throughout the semester. PCC Peer Mentors provide students with a welcome and introduction to the College. PeerMentors will be responsible for greeting students in person or by phone in the Student ServicesCenters. Peer Mentors will also support other Student Affairs programming college-wide asneeded.

The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends. Start date for the position will depend on dates of enrollment. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Temporary Employment

About Temporary Employment: This position has one 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.

Peer Mentor Responsibilities

Peer Mentors will assist with the following, which may include but are not limited to:

• Greeting students professionally in person or by phone in the SSCs, Student Life Centers, or at other Student Affairs programming events
• Helping students navigate college processes, such as how to use MyPima, how to complete college paperwork, how to connect with an advisor, counselor, or student lifecoordinator, etc
• Helping students navigate their first steps in preparing for college, including answering questions about resources and the student experience at Pima
• Assisting students in setting up various digital resources like MyPima, D2L, etc.
• Following up with students after Student Affairs programming events to answer questions
• Knowing about and sharing with students the opportunities to build connections to the College such as through student life, student clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, how to get involved, and the value of student engagement

Leadership and Civic Engagement

Leadership and Civic Engagement: Assist in the planning and implementation of Student Affairs programming events Assist in developing and facilitating leadership training opportunities for students as peer mentors during co-curricular programming events Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programming events

General Office Duties

• Answer Phones
• Schedule appointments
• Database Entry
• Email
• Greet students
• Hand out information to students
• Call students to remind them about NSO, Student Life, or other student affairs programming events
• Be responsible for supplies for the Student Services Centers and Student Life areas and restock as needed

Eligibility and Requirements

High School Diploma or GED andRegistered for at least 6 credits at PCC the prior semester, Spring 2026 (or Summer 2026) andRegister for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Fall of 2026, and 3 credits in the summer of 2026 to start in July 2026

Additional Information

• Available to work flexible shifts, when neededLeave request are not permitted in August or January
• Achieve satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA or higher preferred)
• Experience in student leadership opportunities, service-learning projects, college work experience, and/or experience working with high school or college students; OR customer service experience
• Dependability
• Skills in leading small groups
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Ability to provide superior customer service
• Work coordination and prioritization while performing multiple tasks
• Ability to adhere to college standards and practices
• Development of positive and cooperative interpersonal relationships
• Manage own time and work independently

Tuition Waiver and Student Employees

Student employees must be actively enrolled students throughout the duration of their term of student employment. In order to be eligible for this position, you are required to be an activelyenrolled student at Pima Community College during the time of employment. This position isconsidered a student employment opportunity and thus is not eligible for the tuition waiver provided by the college.