PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM-- STUDENT MENTOR

CCC; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

City Colleges of Chicago – Malcolm X College is seeking a Student Mentor for the Peer Support Program. The role involves guiding fellow students, promoting counseling resources, and helping mentees set and reach goals within the college environment.

The position operates as a grant-funded student role with an annualized wage of $17.05 per hour, aligned to the CCC salary scale. Applicants must be enrolled at Malcolm X College, attend a full program duration, and be in good standing.

Qualificações

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Active enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago (Malcolm X College)
• Pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours (pre-credit or credit)
• Maintain good standing with the College and home campus Malcolm X College

Responsabilidades

• Advise, guide, and serve as a role model to other students.
• Explain CCC resources and help students access college services.
• Provide study skills and organizational tips to support transition to college life.
• Meet with mentees twice per month and assist in goal setting.
• Record observations and submit reports to supervisor as required.
• Attend mentor training sessions and adhere to CCC standards.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Relating to diverse backgrounds

Formação académica

Enrolled at Malcolm X College

Pursuing a credential/degree or certificate

Enrolled in 6+ credit hours

GPA 2.0+ (waived for first semester)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $17.05/ hour