TRIO Peer Mentor - Iron Mountain

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a TRIO Peer Mentor for the Iron Mountain area. This role involves working with TRIO students to enhance their academic and social engagement, assisting in events, and providing support services including food pantry management.

Qualified candidates should possess strong communication skills and be enrolled as part-time or full-time students at Bay College, with a preference for those actively involved in TRIO SSS programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a part-time or full-time student at Bay College, preferably active in TRIO SSS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Experience in customer service and mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate TRIO events.
• Provide academic outreach to TRIO students.
• Assist with food pantry operations.
• Report student progress to staff.
• Collaborate with campus personnel.

Skills

Effective written communication

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Enrolled part time in Bay College

Completed one year of college

Job description

Job Summary

The TRIO Peer Mentor – Iron Mountain position works with the BayCollege TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff to assist with center activities and events, support TRIO students, and provide food pantry services. Peer mentors help staff promote social and academic success and aid in student engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled part time in Bay College. Preference given to fulltime students and active TRIO SSS participants.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to track, analyze, and communicate student progress.
• Flexibility, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills and experience.
• Previous training or experience in mentoring, group facilitation, or outreach.
• Experience with event planning, promotion, and social media efforts.
• Completed one year of college.
• Preference given to full time Bay College students who are active in TRIO SSS.

Job Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in TRIO events.
• Perform social and academic outreach to TRIO students.
• Promote TRIO program and events via flyers; emails; brochures; classroom presentations and visits (live and virtual); bulletin boards; and social media.
• Provide informal mentoring to TRIO students as needed.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources.
• Plan and conduct monthly TRIO Club meetings.
• Maintain TRIO & Student Success Center upkeep including photocopying, stocking forms, brochures, general upkeep in center and hospitality room.
• Assist the TRIO staff, answering phones and assisting students (live and virtual)
• Report on student successes and challenges to staff.
• Collaborate with other campus personnel/groups (live and virtual).
• Assist with the food pantry operations including staffing pantry during open hours, taking inventory, rotating stock, ordering, updating statistics, working with online ordering system, filling orders and food pick up.
• Participate in training to develop facilitation strategies, leadership skills, and a knowledge base of campus resources.
• Participate in trainings related to tasks of the job including mentoring, social media, graphic design, technology and software tools, food safety, and other training.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintain flexible work hours to meet student needs, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.