PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM-- STUDENT MENTOR

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Malcolm X College invites applications for a Student Mentor in the Peer Support Program. The role aims to empower emerging student leaders by offering informed, structured support to peers and coordinating with the Wellness Center to promote counseling and self-sufficiency.

Applicants must be 16+, eligible to work in the United States, actively enrolled at CCC campuses, and maintain a minimum 6 credit hours with a 2.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Eligibility requirements as listed in the ad, including age, work authorization, good standing, 6 credit hours, GPA 2.0+, home campus Malcolm X College, and prior knowledge of campus resources.

Responsibilities

• Advises, guides, and serves as a role model for students transitioning to college life.
• Explains CCC system and helps students access resources; refers to Wellness Center as needed.
• Provides information on study techniques and learning aids to support transition.
• Meets mentee(s) twice per month and assists with goal setting.

Job description

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is looking for a Student Mentor for the Peer Support Program. The Purpose of the Peer Support Program is to empower emerging student leaders to serve the Malcolm X Community by providing informed and structured support to their fellow peers. These Peer Advocates work in tandem with the Wellness Center to positively promote counseling, share their experiences, encourage self-sufficiency, partner with students as they pursue their goals and appropriately refer students to the Wellness Center.

Essential Duties

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Mentor advises, guides, and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.
• Explains CCC system to interested students; helps students become aware of College resources; advises and refers students to appropriate College resources.
• Provides information on study techniques, organizational skills, and learning aids to support the student’s transition to college life.
• Meets with assigned mentee(s) to advise twice per month.
• Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
• Advocates for mentee as necessary.
• Attends mentor training sessions as required.
• Records observations and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Have a genuine desire to assist peers and be a positive influence and role-model.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Know about key campus resources and have a developed relationship with the Wellness Center team.
• Be committed to the full duration of the program.
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Achieved a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA at Malcolm X College (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in "good standing" - no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Have Malcolm X College as their home campus.
• Be familiar with the student portal and the City Colleges of Chicago website.
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• All positions are "employment at-will".
• Students not meeting this GPA requirement are still encouraged to apply, but should be prepared to outline any mitigating circumstances and a detailed plan to pursue academic success in essay format.
• This role is a grant-funded student role.

Hourly Rate

$17.05 per hour.

Salary Range

• Salary Range: $17.05/ hour

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.