Peer Mentor Project SOAR

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Joy Morgan, joy.morgan

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

6 months or less

$12.00 - $12.00 Hourly

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

The Project SOAR Peer Mentors will assist in planning and delivering programming, and providing outreach within SOAR. Mentors can either be continuing Project SOAR participants in good academic standing or recently graduated Project SOAR participants. The mentors will serve as role models, campus resource experts, and trusted points of contact for TRIO students and staff. These individuals will possess the skills and knowledge to provide support in academic, social, and personal areas as needed.

In addition, these individuals will need to be able to work with a diverse group of students and be willing to participate in campus activities to help build relationships among departments and to be able to encourage mentees to participate in campus wide events. Must commit to this role for one semester.

• Peer Mentors will report to the Project SOAR Academic Coordinator for job duties, scheduling, etc.
• Maintain consistent weekly office hours.
• Contact logs will be turned in to supervisor to show progress with students.
• Attend as many SOAR sponsored events (orientation, workshops, field trips, etc.) as possible. This includes community events & campus visits. Help with set up, student coordination, clean up, etc.
• Initiate and maintain contact monthly with students.
• Notify students about all SOAR and campus events through text, email, phone call, social media, & other campus communication channels. Maintain main Project SOAR email inbox and resolve emails or pass along as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records & perform data entry for contacts with students in the SOAR program.
• Attend Peer Mentor meetings.
• Notify supervisor about student progress and concerns.
• Coordinate study sessions for students.
• Participate in program recruitment and assist with intake process.
• Time and effort reports will be submitted monthly to the Academic Coordinator.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Office/clerical experience preferred.

• Must have a 2.7 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled at least part-time (with exception of semester the student is expected to graduate or has graduated).

• Must have current driver’s license.

• Responsible, independent and mature and has ability to motivate others.
• Must be an individual who is honest, respectful, and has integrity.
• Clear understanding of what it takes to be a successful college student.
• Have a sincere desire to guide and support peers academically, professionally, and personally.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidentiality agreements.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Self-starter.
• Understanding of OSU-OKC campus resources.
• Understanding of cultural diversity.
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