Student Peer Mentor: TRIO Support & Workshops

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU-Cascades TRIO SSS seeks part-time Peer Mentor Students to support TRIO participants as they navigate college life and connect with campus resources. Mentors help foster a welcoming environment and assist with academic and social transitions, including involvement in the Summer Bridge Program.

Responsibilities include regular meetings with students, participating in trainings, planning workshops, and promoting participation in TRIO activities on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
• Must be a current OSU TRIO student.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with assigned TRIO SSS students and provide peer support throughout the academic year.
• Participate in TRIO SSS Peer Mentor meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Assist with planning and facilitating TRIO workshops, activities, and student events.
• Help students identify and connect with appropriate OSU-Cascades resources and services.
• Encourage student participation and engagement with TRIO SSS and the OSU-Cascades community.
• Participate in the TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program and support incoming students during their transition to OSU-Cascades.
• Assist with TRIO outreach, program evaluation, and other program activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Peer resource support

Diversity experience

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

OSU-Cascades TRIO SSS seeks part-time Peer Mentor Students to support TRIO participants as they navigate college life and connect with campus resources. Mentors help foster a welcoming environment and assist with academic and social transitions, including involvement in the Summer Bridge Program.

Responsibilities include regular meetings with students, participating in trainings, planning workshops, and promoting participation in TRIO activities on campus.