TRIO Peer Mentor: Student Support & Events (Flexible Hours)

Bay de Noc Community College; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba is hiring a TRIO Peer Mentor to assist with TRIO Student Support Services activities and events, promote student engagement, and provide informal mentoring.

The position supports TRIO students under the TRIO Program Coordinator, with flexible hours up to 10 per week. Enrolled Bay College students and active TRIO SSS participants are preferred applicants.

Qualifications

• Enrolled part time in Bay College.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Progress tracking

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Completed one year of college

Job description

Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba is hiring a TRIO Peer Mentor to assist with TRIO Student Support Services activities and events, promote student engagement, and provide informal mentoring.

The position supports TRIO students under the TRIO Program Coordinator, with flexible hours up to 10 per week. Enrolled Bay College students and active TRIO SSS participants are preferred applicants.