Student Worker - Peer Mentor for NSF SSTEM Scholars (2026-2027)

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Millersville University is seeking a Student Worker to serve as a Peer Mentor for NSF SSTEM Scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role requires a STEM major and a minimum GPA of 3.0, with training completed in S-STEM peer mentoring. Work is 2–4 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

The position involves weekly mentee check-ins, monthly progress reviews, and participation in community-building activities to support student retention and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Act as a role model for mentee.
• Willingness to participate in social activities with mentee.
• Be major/minor in a discipline within the College of Science and Technology.
• Be comfortable socializing and engaging with other people.
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints).

Responsibilities

• Attending Peer Mentor training (one per year).
• Checking in with your mentee weekly.
• Checking in with the administrator of the NSF SSTEM grant monthly.
• Attending Community Building Retention Activities with your mentee (three per semester – on Tuesday evenings).
• Engaging with your mentee academically.

Skills

Confidentiality

Role model

Social engagement

STEM major

Clearances

Education

STEM major/minor

Job description

Student Worker - Peer Mentor for NSF SSTEM Scholars (2026-2027)

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Must have completed S-STEM peer mentoring training.
• Must be a STEM major, minimum GPA 3.0.

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu845P

Position Type Student Worker

Department Department of Student Workers

Job Title Student Worker - Peer Mentor for NSF SSTEM Scholars (2026-2027)

Classification Student Worker

Pay Rate

Starting rate $9.50/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 2-4 hours

Days Worked Flexible

Hours/Shift worked Flexible

The National Science Foundation Scholarships in STEM program is hiring peer mentors to support students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Act as a role model for their mentee.
• Willingness to participate in social activities with their mentee.
• Be major/minor in a discipline within the College of Science and Technology.
• Be comfortable socializing and engaging with other people.
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints).

Job Duties

• Attending Peer Mentor training (one per year)
• Checking in with your mentee weekly
• Checking in with the administrator of the NSF SSTEM grant monthly
• Attending Community Building Retention Activities with your mentee (three per semester – on Tuesday evenings)
• Engaging with your mentee academically

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.

Posting Open Date

10/26/2026

Posting Close Date

11/07/2026