Student - First Gen Peer Mentor

First-Generation Student Success Center Peer Mentor

The First-Generation Student Success Center (FGSSC) is hiring for First-Gen Peer Mentors who will support, plan, and participate in FGSSC programming, especially First-Gen Crew, to support first-gen students at UVU and the mission of the Center. FGSSC defines first-gen students as: neither parent(s)/guardian(s) graduated with a bachelor's degree from within the U.S. First-Gen Peer Mentors will work under the supervision of the FGSSC Coordinator(s) and Director.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and coordinates activities for FGSSC First-Gen Crew program with the Coordinators and Director
• Supports and plans additional FGSSC programming for first-gen students at UVU
• Perform a range of staff and/or operational support activities, including collaborating with other mentors and FGSSC staff to provide program support and maintaining confidential documents and files.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Must have a minimum current and cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Must have completed 20 credits or more at UVU
• Must be familiar with FGSSC programming and the first-gen college student experience
• Interest in the well-being of first-gen student peers

• Status of a first-generation college student
• Involvement with FGSSC programming

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of:

• First-gen student experiences
• Current mentoring and coaching strategies for higher ed. students.
• A variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Design Suite.
• On-campus resources

Skills in:

• Organizational, verbal, and written communication.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and public relations skills sufficient to work with and relate to a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Abilities to:

• Work in an office environment with minimum supervision.
• Work with attention to detail, maturity, professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and a sense of humor.
• Prioritize and change priorities as needs arise.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.