STAR Peer Mentor - Student Success Guide

Nevada State University; United States; Sur place; USD 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nevada State University seeks Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor to support first-year students during orientation and transition. You will guide mentees through campus services, share study tips, and encourage academic success as a friendly, approachable resource.

The role offers up to 19.5 hours per week at $14.00 per hour. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a 2.75+ GPA, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment visas).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Possess an eagerness to guide and support a diverse group of fellow students.
• Be creative and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Willingness to be a role model.

Responsabilités

• Help mentees feel welcome and connected to the Nevada State University community while explaining campus policies, procedures, and available services and addressing common first-year concerns.
• Facilitate the transition of mentees and their guests to our campus and community through the introduction of campus services, academic resources, and campus involvement opportunities at New Student Orientation and Scorpion Smart Start.
• Organize and participate in campus events, information sessions, and recruitment activities to promote the STAR program and engage potential participants.
• Provide support to mentees through the coordination and facilitation of monthly social, educational, and service programs.
• Serve as a positive role model in areas of academic success, campus involvement, and professional behavior while demonstrating effective study habits, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Meet one-on-one with assigned mentees to discuss academic goals, personal challenges, and provide ongoing encouragement and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of mentoring interactions, track mentee progress, and complete required reports and assessments.
• Identify when mentees may need additional support beyond peer mentoring and make appropriate referrals to professional staff or campus resources.
• Be available as an ongoing resource for, and maintain regular contact with mentees through one-on-ones, email, text, phone calls, and social media outreach.
• Maintain confidentiality with any shared information.
• Provide input on program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on mentee interactions and outcomes.
• Work effectively with other STAR Peer Mentors, staff, and campus partners to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Director as needed such as assist with program evaluation, data collection, and special projects.

Connaissances

Academic standing

GPA 2.75+

Enrollment 6 credits

US work authorization

Interpersonal skills

Diversity-minded

Creativity

Role model

Description du poste

Nevada State University seeks Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor to support first-year students during orientation and transition. You will guide mentees through campus services, share study tips, and encourage academic success as a friendly, approachable resource.

The role offers up to 19.5 hours per week at $14.00 per hour. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a 2.75+ GPA, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.