Retention & Student Success Student Positions

Support Student Success - Become a Peer Mentor or Tutor!

Passionate about helping others thrive academically and personally? The Retention & Student Success team is hiring student employees to provide mentoring, tutoring, and executive functioning support. Applications are open year-round and reviewed as positions become available!

Student Positions:

Level II - Peer Support & Academic Coaching

• Peer Mentor $12.50/hour - Currently Hiring
• Graduate Student Peer Mentor $12.50/hour - Not Currently Available
• Tutor $12.50/hour - Not Currently Available

Level III - Advanced Peer Coaching

• Peer Mentor Coordinator $13.50/hour - Not Currently Available

Levels II-III - Whether you're interested in supporting fellow students with academic content or helping them develop essential life skills, we offer paid opportunities that include training and professional development.

Location: Retention & Student Success, Westminster University

About Retention & Student Success:
Our mission is to support students throughout their academic journey by offering personalized resources, peer mentorship, and learning strategies. We foster a welcoming and growth-focused environment where students can succeed inside and outside the classroom.

Peer Mentor (Level II)
• Support first-year and continuing students academically and personally
• Help with transition strategies and student engagement
• Act as a resource for campus services
• Meet regularly with assigned students and track progress

Tutor (Level II)
• Provide academic support in specific subjects, individually or in groups
• Clarify material and improve study techniques
• Collaborate with faculty and staff
• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions

Peer Mentor Coordinator (Level III)
• Help students build skills in organization, time management, and goal-setting
• Provide weekly accountability check-ins
• Share tools for overcoming executive functioning challenges
• Communicate progress to staff (with student consent)

Ideal Qualifications:
• Strong academic performance and communication skills
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Leadership or peer support experience preferred
• Training provided upon hire

Job Details:
• Hours: 6-10 per week (flexible with your course schedule)
• Compensation: Based on level (Level II or III)
• Location: In-person with some virtual options

Help others succeed-while building your own skills!