Clerical Student Employee/Peer Mentor (Student Success)

Position Title Clerical Student Employee/Peer Mentor (Student Success) Posting Number

SE0036

Student Employment Type Of Position Clerical Academic Year 2025-2026 Actual Salary $15.00 Semester Summer Department Student Success Supervisor Emmanuel Esperanza Jr. Direct Supervisor Email View email address on click.appcast.io Direct Supervisor Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Work Location Main Campus Duties/Skills General Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Data Entry, Answer Phones, Filing/Copying, Run Errands, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent grammar skills, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance, Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts Qualifications – The student hired for this position should know how to: Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills). Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision‑making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems. Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department. Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.). Implement Self‑Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all. Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences. Days Needed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Times Needed Primary Hours (Core Coverage) Monday – Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Secondary / Flexible Hours Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (optional/flexible) Occasional Evenings: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (events only) Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements This position provides experience in mentoring, outreach, student engagement, and supporting college readiness initiatives. As a Peer Mentor , you will help high school students successfully transition into college coursework and navigate their dual credit experience. Additional Skills: Assist with helping and guiding students to campus resources Familiarity in navigating Canvas, MVConnect, student email, and other campus technology Mentoring skills Assist with event planning Outreach assistance Customer service Collaboration with staff The Student Hired For This Position Should Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Be comfortable working with high school students, families, and college staff in both individual and group settings Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently Be organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities Be comfortable assisting students with navigating college systems such as the student portal, email, and learning management systems Show interest in supporting student success and college readiness Demonstrate sensitivity and respect when working with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences Have prior experience with dual credit preferred Have leadership, mentoring, tutoring, or student organization experience preferred Bilingual or multilingual ability (Spanish, Arabic, Polish, etc.) is helpful but not required Responsibilities include Providing one‑on‑one and group mentoring to dual credit students (in‑person and virtual) Assisting students with onboarding steps such as registration, placement testing, and navigating college systems including the student portal, email, and learning management system Sharing strategies for time management, study skills, and balancing high school and college coursework Serving as a relatable resource to help students build confidence and a sense of belonging in college Supporting outreach efforts at local high schools and community events Assisting with orientations, information sessions, and student engagement activities Helping connect students and families with campus resources and support services Collaborating with staff to track student participation and engagement Assisting with data entry related to attendance tracking, surveys, and mentoring logs Helping distribute outreach materials such as program guides, career pathway information, and student success resources Supporting inclusive engagement practices that promote access and student success Other duties as assigned Additional Requirements Experience participating in dual credit strongly preferred. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Posting Date 05/08/2026 Special Instructions To Applicants During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed