Part Time Neurodiversity Peer Mentor

Position: Part Time Neurodiversity Peer Mentor 2026-2027
Position Summary

Are you looking for the ultimate (12 - 15 hour-per-week) student job that is flexible with, and sensitive to your school schedule? Are you a self-starter wanting an opportunity to showcase your initiative? Do you value continued learning, and experiencing deep meaning in your work? Build your resume and cultivate your interpersonal communication, positive psychology technique, disability cultural responsiveness, objective reporting, and administrative and collaborative skills on our dynamic team, as a highly trained Peer Mentor for Autistic and Neurodivergent students at Bellevue College!

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Pay rate: $19.55/hour - $25.94/hour

The successful candidate is expected to work 12-15 hours per week. Expected start date is September 1st, 2026 based on the candidate's availability. You must be prepared to work the full academic year, approximately 12 months from your start date. This position typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Typically, new hire starts at $20.00 / hour.

The temporary hourly employment is limited to the earlier of 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months beginning from the original date of hire. Per WAC , following 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months, an individual is not eligible for re-employment at Bellevue College in another temporary part-time hourly position. Temporary hourly employees who work more than three hundred fifty (350) hours in a twelve consecutive month period may be subject to provisions of one the collective bargaining agreements covering Classified employees at Bellevue College.

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits because eligibility is limited only to employees working at least an average of 80 hours in eligible employment for more than 6 consecutive months and at least 8 hours a month. Student employees are entitled to begin accruing paid sick leave from the start of their employment. Eligible positions are eligible for certain benefits.

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department

The Neurodiversity Navigators program is an innovative program at Bellevue College that offers neurodivergent students educational programming along with individualized advocacy and access services. The program strives to ensure that the BC Neurodivergent population has equal access to student services and academics. Peer mentors play a major role by working with Neurodiversity Navigators students individually and in groups.

At Neurodiversity Navigators, our mission is to support all neurodivergent students at Bellevue College through a social justice model. We provide educational opportunities to increase self-knowledge that leads to successful academic outcomes in the areas of neurodivergent identity & culture, executive functioning, self-regulation, social interaction, self-advocacy, and career preparation. Neurodiversity Navigators supports neurodivergent students with advocacy and access services and actively promotes a campus and community environment of inclusion and understanding of students, faculty, and staff with neurological differences.

More information about our program can be found on the Neurodiversity Navigators website.

Essential Functions

* Meet with assigned students each week to develop student rapport, share student experiences, and support student access to academics and campus life.

* During meetings with students, utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) to address barriers to success. (CPS is an empirically proven interpersonal communication method based on neuroscientific research.)

* Maintain contact with students on a regular basis.

* Track student attendance and participation.

* Provide clear and accurate instructions for navigating…