Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor

Nevada State University; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University seeks Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor to support first-year students during orientation and transition. You will guide mentees through campus services, share study tips, and encourage academic success as a friendly, approachable resource.

The role offers up to 19.5 hours per week at $14.00 per hour. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a 2.75+ GPA, enrolled in at least 6 credits, and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment visas).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Possess an eagerness to guide and support a diverse group of fellow students.
• Be creative and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Willingness to be a role model.

Responsibilities

• Help mentees feel welcome and connected to the Nevada State University community while explaining campus policies, procedures, and available services and addressing common first-year concerns.
• Facilitate the transition of mentees and their guests to our campus and community through the introduction of campus services, academic resources, and campus involvement opportunities at New Student Orientation and Scorpion Smart Start.
• Organize and participate in campus events, information sessions, and recruitment activities to promote the STAR program and engage potential participants.
• Provide support to mentees through the coordination and facilitation of monthly social, educational, and service programs.
• Serve as a positive role model in areas of academic success, campus involvement, and professional behavior while demonstrating effective study habits, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Meet one-on-one with assigned mentees to discuss academic goals, personal challenges, and provide ongoing encouragement and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of mentoring interactions, track mentee progress, and complete required reports and assessments.
• Identify when mentees may need additional support beyond peer mentoring and make appropriate referrals to professional staff or campus resources.
• Be available as an ongoing resource for, and maintain regular contact with mentees through one-on-ones, email, text, phone calls, and social media outreach.
• Maintain confidentiality with any shared information.
• Provide input on program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on mentee interactions and outcomes.
• Work effectively with other STAR Peer Mentors, staff, and campus partners to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Director as needed such as assist with program evaluation, data collection, and special projects.

Skills

Academic standing

GPA 2.75+

Enrollment 6 credits

US work authorization

Interpersonal skills

Diversity-minded

Creativity

Role model

Job description

Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - STAR Peer Mentor to serve, support and encourage new First Year student success. Peer Mentors play one of the most important roles at the University by looking out for their fellow students and sharing insights about how they successfully navigated the social and academic atmosphere of Nevada State. STAR Peer Mentors lead mentees through New Student Orientation and Scorpion Smart Start to support a successful transition of new students to college. Through one‑on‑one and group meetings, STAR Peer Mentors will make a difference in the lives of their fellow students as a friendly and knowledgeable guide, a thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources, and a role model and advocate throughout their first year.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Help mentees feel welcome and connected to the Nevada State University community while assisting them in adjusting to college life by explaining campus policies, procedures, and available services and addressing common first‑year concerns.
• Facilitate the transition of mentees and their guests to our campus and community through the introduction of campus services, academic resources, and campus involvement opportunities at New Student Orientation and Scorpion Smart Start.
• Organize and participate in campus events, information sessions, and recruitment activities to promote the STAR program and engage potential participants.
• Provide support to mentees through the coordination and facilitation of monthly social, educational, and service programs.
• Serve as a positive role model in areas of academic success, campus involvement, and professional behavior while demonstrating effective study habits, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Meet one‑on‑one with assigned mentees to discuss academic goals, personal challenges, and provide ongoing encouragement and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of mentoring interactions, track mentee progress, and complete required reports and assessments.
• Identify when mentees may need additional support beyond peer mentoring and make appropriate referrals to professional staff or campus resources.
• Be available as an ongoing resource for, and maintain regular contact with mentees through one‑on‑ones, email, text, phone calls, and social media outreach.
• Maintain confidentiality with any shared information.
• Provide input on program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on mentee interactions and outcomes.
• Work effectively with other STAR Peer Mentors, staff, and campus partners to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Director as needed such as assist with program evaluation, data collection, and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Possess an eagerness to guide and support a diverse group of fellow students.
• Be creative and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Willingness to be a role model.

Work Hours

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$14.00 per hour.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About Nevada State University

Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512‑acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high‑quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education.

Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high‑demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX

Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 [phone] [e-mail] Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University's Campus Emergency page. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.