Student Mentor, Peer Support & Transition Guide

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College invites applications for a Student Mentor in the Peer Support Program. The role supports student leaders, promotes counseling, and refers peers to the Wellness Center for guidance during the college transition.

Mentors meet mentees bi-monthly, help set academic goals, and advocate for student success, with training mandated and work at $17.05 per hour. This grant-funded position emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Achieved a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA at Malcolm X College (waived for first semester new students).
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago’s Malcolm X College invites applications for a Student Mentor in the Peer Support Program. The role supports student leaders, promotes counseling, and refers peers to the Wellness Center for guidance during the college transition.

Mentors meet mentees bi-monthly, help set academic goals, and advocate for student success, with training mandated and work at $17.05 per hour. This grant-funded position emphasizes equal opportunity employment.