Title III Peer Mentor

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Gordon State College is seeking a Title III Peer Mentor to support first-year students through the FIRE 1000 course. The role involves attending classes, building rapport, and guiding students in navigating campus resources and support services.

The mentor will coach students in study skills, time management, and co-curricular involvement, while modeling positive behavior and advocating for student needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of higher education retention best practices.
• Familiarity with campus technology tools (Banner, D2L, Navigate, MS Office).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Peer leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Attends assigned FIRE class as directed.
• Builds rapport with assigned students.
• Mentors and coaches students regarding the navigation of GSC environment and availability of support resources.
• Mentors and coaches students in study skills, time management, co-curricular involvement, and other aspects of student transition and success.
• Serves as a role model of positive behavior, representing GSC with pride and respect.
• Serves as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of first-year students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Peer leadership

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Collaboration

Project organization

Tools

Banner

D2L

Navigate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Title III Peer Mentor

Location

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Part‑Time

Job ID

297042

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Title III Peer Mentors will be linked to FIRE 1000 courses, GSC’s first‑term course that covers growth mindset, purposeful major choice, and critical thinking in a major focus area. The peer mentors report to the Title III Project Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Attends assigned FIRE class as directed.
• Builds rapport with assigned students.
• Mentors and coaches students regarding the navigation of GSC environment and availability of support resources.
• Mentors and coaches students in study skills, time management, co‑curricular involvement, and other aspects of student transition and success.
• Serves as a role model of positive behavior, representing GSC with pride and respect.
• Serves as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of first‑year students.

Required Qualifications

• Current student at Gordon State College in good academic standing.
• Knowledge of mentoring and coaching techniques related to fostering student success.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices related to higher education retention and graduation.
• Knowledge of technology commonly used by students such as Banner, D2L, Navigate, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Skill in peer leadership.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in time management, collaboration, and project organization.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
• Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
• Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
• Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.