As a peer mentor, you will perform duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Assistant Director of First-Year Experience and support students and the instructors in your assigned UNIV 1101 section(s). This position works independently and in team settings, to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and resources.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Support students and instructors in assigned UNIV 1101 section(s) and leads the second-day session of UNIV 1101
Mentor individual students and small groups in areas such as:
Academic skills and habits of mind
Time management and goal setting
Connecting with resources and other support services on campus
Attend all training and weekly team meetings
Provide mentoring and assistance with registration and schedule building
Access student information and submit appointment reports within FERPA guidelines
Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student complaints
Model appropriate professional behavior to students, staff, and faculty
Other Responsibilities:
Support First-Year Experience during new student orientation
Attend events for First-Year Experience as needed
Provide tours as requested
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled at SHSU and is in good standing
An overall GPA of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Demonstrate a growth mindset with the willingness to learn and be flexible
Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply them in one-on-one and group settings
An ability to work effectively and collaboratively, especially with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Understands and maintains healthy boundaries in peer mentoring
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to receive feedback from supervisor and colleagues
Effective time management and organizational skills
Positive and professional attitude
Other Requirements for the Position:
Have 1 recommendation form completed on your behalf by a SHSU faculty or staff member. Recommendation forms can be emailed in ( saldrich@shsu.edu ), or brought directly to the First-Year Experience office in CHSS 190.
Recommendation form link: www.shsu.edu/dept/fye/documents/FYE Peer Mentor Recommendation Form.pdf
Open Date:
02/06/2024
Position Number:
9N9026-00
Contact Name & Title:
Samantha Aldrich-Wollgast
Contact Phone:
936-294-2231
Contact Email:
saldrich@shsu.edu
EEO Statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
