Student Peer Mentor

Join the EOU Learning Center as a Student Peer Mentor! This role focuses on developing enduring, trusting relationships with EOU students. Peer mentors engage in success coaching, college navigation, introducing students to on and off-campus resources, and creating and facilitating student engagement activities. If you are empathetic, organized, and passionate about supporting your peers, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Supervisors Name & Title	Kate Gekeler, Retention Coordinator
Student Job Title	Student Peer Mentor
Department	EOU Learning Center
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$13.75 per hour (Level 2)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic year (September to June)
Type of work schedule	Part-time; hours flexible based on training sessions, student meetings, and events. Likely includes some evenings and weekends to accommodate student schedules and special events.
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours, may increase during peak periods such as the start of the semester or during special university events
Promotional-focused position summary:	Join the EOU Learning Center as a Student Peer Mentor! This role focuses on developing enduring, trusting relationships with EOU students. Peer mentors engage in success coaching, college navigation, introducing students to on and off-campus resources, and creating and facilitating student engagement activities. If you are empathetic, organized, and passionate about supporting your peers, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Experiential Leaning:	As a Student Peer Mentor, you will gain practical experience in academic coaching and student support. You will develop skills in communication, leadership, and event facilitation. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your studies to real-world mentoring scenarios, enhancing your understanding of student success strategies and support services.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the EOU Learning Center and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as empathy, problem-solving, and project management, preparing you for diverse career paths in education, counseling, and related fields.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Have meaningful conversations and facilitate group discussions. – Provide individualized support and case management for students. – Encourage and assist students in advocating for themselves by referring them to appropriate departments and resources. – Implement and facilitate various programming such as activities, workshops, and student success events. – Represent the Student Resource Lounge at various outreach events such as Night Against Procrastination, Mountaineer Day, and Preview Day, and encourage mentees to participate. – Promote a sense of belonging by providing additional support to historically marginalized students. – Build positive relationships with mentees, emphasizing building connections and community. – Implement Peer Mentor Initiatives to increase student leadership opportunities. – Participate in professional development and training activities. – Collaborate with departments across campus to ensure and improve accessibility of resources. – Utilize an empathy-driven approach while building relationships. – Serve students individually throughout the academic year. – Provide academic coaching and support. – Visit First-Year Experience classrooms and work with faculty to provide intentional and individualized outreach and support to students. – Prepare for individual mentoring sessions, including strategy brainstorming, review of students’ courses, and goal exploration techniques. – Document individual student progress and submit monthly progress reports. – Attend scheduled meetings with supervisors and/or faculty. – Become familiar with student success resources, campus environment, and academic expectations of college.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Must be enrolled at EOU, attending at least 6 undergraduate credits per term. – Maintain good academic standing. – Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. – Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Experience in mentoring, tutoring, or related student support roles. – Familiarity with university resources and student support services. – Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Empathy and ability to build trust with peers. – Strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. – Ability to operate independently and make informed decisions that benefit student mentees. – Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the university community.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Kate Gekeler, Retention Coordinator
Job Opening Date:	11/27/2023
Job Closing Date:	Rolling
First Day of Application Review:	12/01/2023
Estimated Start Date:	TBD
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Student-Peer-Mentor.pdf