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PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $11.00

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks an FYE Peer Mentor to support first-year students. You will create belonging, lead social and academic events, and provide tutoring outside class.

This on-campus position offers opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills while working within the Highlands Undergraduate Enrichment Office. As a part-time student employee, you will attend courses, maintain records, and collaborate with faculty and staff to promote

Qualifications

• College student enrolled at NMHU with at least 6 credit hours.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Some clerical/office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help ease the transition to college for first-year students by creating a welcoming community.
• Organize and lead social and academic events for first-year students.
• Provide mentoring services and tutoring support outside class.
• Attend sections of courses weekly and take notes.
• Plan and facilitate activities with students.
• Maintain records and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Leadership potential

Time management

Motivation initiative

Responsibility

Diversity awareness

Education

College student enrolled (6 credits)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

The Highlands Undergraduate Enrichment ( HUE ) office is responsible for monitoring student retention and overseeing student success efforts at NMHU as well as overseeing the First-Year Experience Learning Communities, which support first-year students in building supportive relationships, applying academic content to real-world situations, integrating learning across the curriculum, and having an enjoyable first-year experience.

Highlands Undergraduate Enrichment Office Mission

The HUE office serves the NMHU community by developing engaging programs focused on supporting student success through community building and experiential learning.

FYE LC Mission

The First-Year Experience Learning Communities program serves first-year students by providing an engaging experience focused on supporting student success through community building and experiential learning, as well as supporting personal and academic growth.

General Job Description

Job description may include varied and complex duties involving a high degree of responsibility and judgment. May supervise or regularly lead activities or other student employees. Usually requires considerable training or equivalent experience in a specialized or technical field. Designing graphics; Marketing through social media; Aggregating data; Facilitating groups; Generating admissions; Conduct presentations; Managing confidential information; Utilizing second language proficiency; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.

Specific Duties

An FYE LC Peer Mentor is a leader who helps ease the transition to college for first-year students by creating a community in which new students feel a sense of belonging and support. In the spring semesters, Peer Mentors organize and lead social and academic events to involve new students in campus life, provide mentoring services, and attend courses that they have previously taken in order to provide tailored tutoring support outside of class. Peer Mentors are role models of the highest caliber who lead new Cowboys and Cowgirls into the fold.

• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic mentor to help first-year students succeed at NMHU;
• Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for first-year students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging);
• Serve as a resource for students new to the university;
• Attend assigned sections of 100/200 level courses weekly and take class notes;
• Plan and facilitate activities with students;
• Attend training workshops and staff meetings;
• Participate in and lead office committees and work collaboratively to build PM / Hacienda Team;
• Hold office/tutoring/mentoring hours to meet with first-year students;
• Organize and facilitate Hacienda events;
• Organize and facilitate study groups for students;
• Meet and collaborate with faculty and advisers;
• Establish communication channels with first-year students via email, text, social media, etc.;
• Serve as a positive role model socially, academically, and behaviorally;
• Maintain records as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED .

Experience: Some clerical/office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred class standing: Classified as sophomore, junior, or senior. Minimum class standing: successfully completed one semester.

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Exhibit a high level of motivation, initiative, and responsibility
• Willingness to learn and share information about the NMHU community, student life , and campus resources
• Exhibit a positive attitude with a high level of energy and dedication
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Effective in time management: organized, self-disciplined
• Able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and willingness to learn about different cultures
• Exhibit a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Genuine desire to help peers succeed
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Willingness to learn about different cultures
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, university community, and the general public.

Physical Demands

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $11.00/ Hour

Employment Term

Fall - 2021

Work Location/Campus Center

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

S0837P

Desired Start Date

08/16/2021

Job Posted Date

07/02/2019

Job Posting Close Date

09/02/2021

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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