STUDENT - OAOA CSTEP/M PEER MENTOR

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 8,954,000 - 13,776,000; Part time

Job summary

Ithaca College’s Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement seeks OAOA Peer Mentors to assist students with academic, social, and personal development and to support the OAOA community.

This student employment role offers up to 12 hours per week during August 2026 through May 2027, reporting to the CSTEP Coordinator, with duties including outreach, event planning, confidentiality, and peer mentor development. It helps build professional skills and has a positive impact on peers.

Qualifications

• OAOA Peer Mentors must be familiar with the programs and services offered by the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement.
• Peer Mentors must demonstrate ability to connect with other students, embrace growth, and understanding of the role that OAOA programs play in our students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and socio-emotional support to all students.
• Foster a sense of community and trust among the office by modeling appropriate risk-taking and self-disclosure.
• Create budgets for and facilitate Peer Mentor events to promote community-building and student development.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy restraints regarding all students using campus or community-based support services.
• Exercise good judgement in representing OAOA and uphold institutional standards.
• Participate in peer mentor development (trainings, 1:1 meetings with PM supervisor, PM meetings).
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

OAOA Peer Mentors assist OAOA students with their academic, social, and personal development while at the College and provide general support for the Office. They are also responsible for fostering community and trust within the OAOA community. This position is an opportunity to build professional skills, increase your engagement with the OAOA community, and have a positive impact on your OAOA peers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This position is a student employment position with up to 12 hours each week from August2026through May, 2027.

As a Peer Mentor, you will report directly to the CSTEP Coordinator. Your general responsibilities are as follows:

General office responsibilities: Maintain contact with OAOA students,event planning, marketing and management, compilation of program evaluations, maintenance of office cleanliness and aesthetics.

Offer evening and weekend hours (schedules will vary) to allow OAOA students access to the program spaces outside of normal business hours.

Provide academic and socio-emotional support to all students. Foster a sense of community and trust among the office by modeling appropriate risk-taking and self-disclosure.

Create budgets for and facilitate Peer Mentor events to promote community-building and student development.

Adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy restraints regarding all students using campus or community based support services.

Exercise good judgement in representing OAOA and uphold institutional standards. Demonstrate respect for the staff and office policies and procedures. Maintain a flexible and positive attitude with OAOA’s evolving environment.

Participate in peer mentor development (i.e., PM trainings, 1:1 meetings with PM supervisor, PM meetings, etc.)

Other specific duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

OAOA Peer Mentors must be familiar with the programs and services offered by the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement. Peer Mentors must demonstrate ability to connect with other students, embrace growth, and understanding of the role that OAOA programs play in our students' lives.

Pay Rate: $16.00

About Us

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements.

You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form.

Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3798
• Job Category Student
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 12:19 PM
• Apply Before 08/17/2027, 12:19 PM
• Job Schedule Part-time
• Locations 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US