Student Mentor (Outreach&PreCollege CAMP)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 10,228 - 14,568; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a peer mentor to provide support and guidance to TAMIU CAMP students. Responsibilities include weekly individualized meetings, maintaining records, and developing professional relationships.

Candidates must be current TAMIU students with at least 60 credit hours and a minimum GPA. The position pays $9 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly and requires enrollment at least half-time.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at least half-time in studies.
• Must meet TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform peer mentoring for freshmen or transfer students.
• Meet individually with students weekly.
• Prepare written reports related to student mentoring.

Skills

Computer literate

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Motivational skills

Education

Current TAMIU student with 60 credit hours or more

GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates, 3.0 for graduates

Job description

Job Summary

Provide peer mentoring to TAMIU CAMP students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform peer mentoring for freshmen or transfer students.
• Meet individually with students weekly.
• Maintain current and confidential records and information.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with university instructors and college staff.
• Prepare written reports related to student mentoring and other related assignments.
• Attend TAMIU CAMP staff meetings, training, and workshops regularly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current TAMIU student with 60 credit hours or more at the time of appointment.
• Enrolled at least half‑time: 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 3 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
• Meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience

• Migrant or seasonal farm worker background.
• Experience with student engagement activities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literate.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Interact effectively and professionally with students and staff.
• Motivate students.
• Work effectively in teams.
• Speak in front of large groups.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

General office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on‑campus face‑to‑face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but must not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required trainings.
• Submit time sheet bi‑weekly.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay

Rate: $9.00 per hour for up to 19 hours weekly.

Security‑Sensitive

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other required information, including completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.