Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor

Requisition Number H01724P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Pay Grade Hourly Pay Rate $11.75

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor role entails supporting Military-Affiliated students during challenges and assisting walk-in students. Peer Mentors will schedule and coordinate appointments with students to address needs, such as guiding them to Advisors, certifying officials, or relevant resources. They will also field inquiries regarding Military-Affiliated services, opportunities, and other student requirements. Mentors will also assist students with navigating Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits, FAFSA applications, and forms.

Additionally, Peer Mentors represent the Peer Mentoring program and the Military-Affiliated Student Center at both on-campus and off-campus events, offering personalized support to students. Peer mentors will also be trained and familiar with the GI Bill certifying process to help students better understand VA processes.

Peer Mentor support duties, such as:

• Working with students one-on-one to address their concerns
• Connecting students with on campus, community, state, and federal services that they may need
• Answering questions about services, opportunities, or needs
• Reviewing student classes and degree programs
• Knowing VA rules and regulations on approved courses
• Assisting the SCOs with enrollment certifications
• Following up on student concerns
• Setting appointments with students who may want to meet with them

Outreach duties such as:

• Staffing Peer Mentor booths at events when necessary
• Calling students to follow up on questions, appointments, etc.
• Creating and handouts when necessary

Clerical duties for Military-Affiliated Student Center such as:

• Answer Phones
• Schedule Appointments via Gmail calendar and Starfish
• Make copies, scans, and prints of documents for staff
• Review student records prior to meetings
• Check in with supervisor at beginning of shift to receive tasks or updated information
• Other Mentoring/ Office duties as assigned

Leadership development such as:

• Attend regular meetings and trainings when scheduled by supervisor
• Attend university training when appropriate (financial aid, student support training, etc.)
• Assist with planning and executing of events and programs and any additional duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must have or can get a FAFSA :
  Federal Work-Study Card
• Knowledge of VA and/or Military processes
• Position contingent upon approval through the FAFSA work-study program
• Enrolled ½ time (6 or more credits)
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Must work well with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled
• Use of email and calendar for communication and organizational purposes
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PPT)
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills will be continually developed to better serve students and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Organization skills
• Use some form of GI Bill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented
• Autonomous and proactive

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you.

Physical Activity of this position

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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