TRIO Peer Mentor: Student Support & Events (Part-Time)

Bay College; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay College in Escanaba, MI, seeks a TRIO Peer Mentor to assist the TRIO Student Support Services staff with center activities, events, and student engagement. The role supports social and academic success and mentoring of TRIO students.

Pay rate is $13.73 per hour, up to 10 hours per week. Enrolled part-time Bay College students preferred; flexible hours; training provided; under supervision of the TRIO Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Enrolled part time at 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independence

Progress tracking

Flexibility

Education

Enrolled part time at Bay College

Job description

Bay College in Escanaba, MI, seeks a TRIO Peer Mentor to assist the TRIO Student Support Services staff with center activities, events, and student engagement. The role supports social and academic success and mentoring of TRIO students.

Pay rate is $13.73 per hour, up to 10 hours per week. Enrolled part-time Bay College students preferred; flexible hours; training provided; under supervision of the TRIO Program Coordinator.