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PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM invites applications for Lead Peer Mentor positions within the Academic Enrichment and Retention office. You will oversee a team of Peer Mentors and support NMHU students with transition, study groups, and campus resources.

This on-campus, part-time role pays $11.50 per hour and runs Fall 2021 through Spring 2022. Applicants must be NMHU students in good academic standing, with at least 6 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA, and prior peer-mentoring

Qualifications

• Education: NMHU student, sophmore/junior/senior, 6+ credit hours.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Prior work or peer mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Peer Mentors and oversee a team.
• Develop relationships and support students' transition and belonging.
• Organize study groups and coordinate events.
• Maintain attendance and records.

Skills

Mentoring

Public speaking

Time management

Communication

Education

College student NMHU

Tools

CRM/records

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Department Summary

The Academic Enrichment and Retention office is responsible for monitoring student retention and overseeing student success efforts at NMHU as well as overseeing the First-Year Experience and Second-Year Experience.
Vision
A culture of excellence and connection that boosts students into successful college careers.
Mission
To serve students by providing an exceptional experience focused on supporting student success through community building, experiential learning, and cross‑disciplinary connections, as well as supporting personal and academic growth.
Values
Student and faculty community, personal growth, and academic integration, with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence through support.

General Job Description

Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area. Analyzing data; Preparing records; Writing reports; Creating videos; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and Perform other job duties as assigned.

Specific Duties

Lead Peer Mentors, in addition to regular Peer Mentor duties, are responsible for overseeing a team of Peer Mentors.

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

Lead Peer Mentor additional duties:

• Develop, update, and ensure implementation of a communication plan for all Peer Mentors to use in the spring semester;
• Develop and schedule activity events, collaborate with other offices, and update a calendar of events;
• Update Peer Mentor Manual and develop policies and procedures as needed;
• Develop and adapt training materials and plans for Peer Mentor trainings;
• Facilitate Peer Mentor professional development trainings;
• Monitor the Peer Mentor team and address Peer Mentor concerns;
• Develop Peer Mentor schedules and tasks and ensure Peer Mentors accomplish assigned tasks;
• Participate in additional training and meetings to accomplished the additional tasks assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: College student at NMHU and classified as a sophmore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. Successfully completed one semester at NMHU . Minimum 3.0 GPA . Experience: Work experience in college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Classified as junior or senior (minimum: successfully completed one semester);
• Minimum of two semesters’ experience as a Peer Mentor
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing (preferred: 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
• 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 $11.50/ Hour

Employment Term

Fall - Fall 2021, Spring - 2022

Work Location/Campus Center

Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

S0838P

Desired Start Date

08/20/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

09/16/2021

Job Posted Date

08/02/2021

Job Posting Close Date

09/02/2021

Special Instructions Summary

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.

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]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current student of NMHU?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position

  (Open Ended Question)