TRIO SSS Peer Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: TRIO SSS Peer Mentor

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: RRCC TRIO

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $19.37 / hour

Job Summary:

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and supports students who are first generation, from an income eligible background, and/or is a student with a disability.

A TRIO SSS Peer Mentor will provide support within the three main program goals: assisting students with successfully transitioning into and navigating college life, promoting academic success and persistence, and graduation. Additionally, mentors support the development of effective academic skills and habits, support continuous practice of goal setting and progress monitoring, and make intentional connections on campus to beneficial resources and/or organizations aligned with the mentee’s needs and pursuits. Finally, TRIO SSS Peer Mentors develop enduring & trusting relationships with mentees as a foundation for support.

This position reports to the TRIO SSS Senior Project Coordinator The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm (typically), at the Lakewood Campus. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.
This is a student employee position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability.

This position is work-study eligible only. Applicants should have updated financial aid information, including a current FAFSA application and working actively with the financial aid department.
This position is open and continuous. Candidates selected will be contacted.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
• Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment with fellow TRIO Peer Mentors & TRIO SSS staff
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and team communication skills
• Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed
• Desire to learn and strengthen your leadership skills
• Be self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Work both independently and with fellow TRIO Peer Mentors & TRIO SSS staff
• Learn and utilize tracking and assessment processes
• Participate in Peer Mentoring meetings
• Complete Eduology Peer Mentoring Certification prior to mentoring (once hired)

Required Qualifications:

For work study employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

Other Required Qualifications
1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Selection Process:

The hourly pay for this position is $19.37 commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while an RRCC student, depending on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Application Instructions: 

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Your course schedule

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Gina Jimenez, TRIO SSS Project Director at View email address on us.fitly.work.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work.