Student Employee - Mentor, Parkland Peers powered by Mentor Collective

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College seeks a Part‑time Student Employee: Mentor for the Parkland Peers program. The role supports mentees with academics, balance, and wellbeing, with 10–15 hours weekly at an hourly rate of $15.00.

Mentors join trainings, attend supervision, and help students access campus resources while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 30 hours of college credits.
• A 2.0 GPA or above.
• Good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to mentees on academics, work‑life balance, career, personal growth and mental health.
• Actively aid and support students during their transition into college life.
• Provide encouragement and inspiration to mentees.
• Identify when a student may be experiencing difficulties and develop a support plan with the supervision team.
• Maintain knowledge of Parkland College departments and resources to refer students as appropriate.
• Encourage use of college resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Education

30 credit hours completed

GPA 2.0+

Good academic standing

Job description

Student Employee - Mentor, Parkland Peers powered by Mentor Collective

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Student employees are hired on an as‑need basis; applications are reviewed over time and qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview as positions become available.

Student employment positions are part‑time, 19 hours or less per week, temporary/seasonal appointments. The work schedule depends on departmental needs and employee availability. Typical work hours are between 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday‑Friday. Additional information can be found on the Counseling Support Center webpage.

Parkland Peers mentors will work with their assigned mentees to establish a deeper sense of belonging and promote student engagement and retention at Parkland College. Mentors assist mentees in seeking timely and appropriate support from on‑campus resources and advocating for their educational needs. Mentors also develop professionally through trainings, weekly supervision, and by practicing as a support professional.

The Mentor is a part‑time student worker, with approximately 10‑15 hours per week. The Mentor’s appointment is scheduled by the Parkland Peers supervision team. Mentors work with around ten mentees and spend about 50% of their time in direct contact with students.

Mentors meet regularly with mentees and provide support and resources related to academics, work‑life balance, career, personal growth and mental health. They are not peer counselors and are not expected to provide all mental‑health needs; such concerns should be reported to the supervision team.

Mentors’ working hours are typically Monday‑Friday 8 AM‑5 PM. Supervisory meetings may occur on Saturdays or after 5 PM Monday‑Friday, but preferred hours are 8 AM‑5 PM Monday‑Friday. When Parkland College is closed (holidays, weather days, etc.) you are not permitted to work.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete all training and onboarding, including Bandana Project training, student orientation, Mentor Collective training, and any additional training identified by the supervision team.
• Attend regular weekly in‑person supervision meetings.
• Attend additional supervisor meetings (individual or group) as required.
• Regularly meet with mentees in agreed‑upon methods and frequency, which may include emails, texts, in‑person meetings, or video chats.
• Provide advice and guidance to mentees on academics, work‑school‑life balance, career, personal growth, and mental health.
• Actively aid and support students during their transition into college life.
• Provide encouragement and inspiration to mentees.
• Identify when a student may be experiencing difficulties and develop a support plan with the supervision team.
• Maintain knowledge of Parkland College departments and resources to refer students as appropriate.
• Encourage use of college resources.
• Respect confidentiality and discuss mentee information only with the supervision team and Mentor Collective.
• Assist mentees in developing goals toward education and wellness.
• Accurately record contacts with mentees on the mentor‑mentee contact log.
• Accurately record conversations in the Mentor Collective Dashboard.
• Accurately record time spent on Work Hour Verification Log and timesheet by the deadline.
• Communicate with employees coordinating the mentor program regarding concerns or needs for their own support.
• Participate in tabling and promotional events.
• Check‑in weekly on the Parkland Peers Cobra page for updates and announcements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Sample Weekly Schedule (15 hours/week)

• 8 hours: Direct engagement with mentees (meetings, check‑ins, support sessions).
• 2 hours: Documentation (mentor log, Work Hour Verification Log, and Mentor Collective conversation dashboard).
• 3 hours: Preparation and follow‑up (planning, outreach, scheduling).
• 2 hours: Supervision team coordination and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of at least 30 hours of college credits.
• A 2.0 GPA or above.
• Good academic standing.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer