Job Description
Job title: Retention Peer Mentor
Company: Weber State University
Job description: WSU's Commitment to Diversity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Retention Peer Mentor
Requisition Number H01051P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 20
Months per year 9
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate $12.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Mentors for Outreach and Retention in Education (MORE) in the Moyes College of Education is an essential part of a team focused on recruiting and retaining students.
The MORE student workers will be responsible for supporting the success of recruitment and retention programs and may be asked to help with:
? Visiting schools and other locations for recruitment.
? Offering assistance and a listening ear to Moyes College of Education students through broad support and targeted outreach.
? Developing, moderating, and leading participation in bi-weekly
meetings/programs related to the following topics:
? Aiding students in navigating campus resources (financial aid, registration,
wellness, tutoring, food bank, counseling, disability services, etc.)
? Developing a connection to campus and community (transition to college,
making meaningful connections, participating in College of Education clubs and programs as well as community programs, etc.)
? Preparing for graduation and beyond (resumes, leadership skills,
communication skills, working with diverse populations, etc.)
? Staffing the MORE center in the buildings.
To facilitate opportunities for mentees to achieve the outcomes related to the areas mentioned above, MORE student workers will adhere to the following expectations:
? Attending and participating in all required training.
? Being a positive role model for mentees.
? Being a positive representative of the Moyes College of Education
? Demonstrating an ability to work with diverse populations.
? Facilitating effective one on one and small group mentoring meetings.
? Facilitating participation of mentees.
? Facilitating/coordinating relevant workshops.
? Demonstrating professionalism, organization, excellent communication and listening skills, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and a desire to learn, grow and develop as a leader.
? Being a responsible team member.
? Performing other duties as assigned.
MORE student workers will work under the supervision of the Strategic Initiatives and Assessment Specialist with direction from the College Success Team and will be required to attend and participate in training, staff meetings, workshops, etc.,
throughout the year as well as demonstrate a commitment to their team and College of Education goals and expectations.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
2.5 GPA or higher
Full-time (12 credits or more)
Must be a Moyes College of Education Undergraduate (working towards first degree)
Must have completed at least one semester at WSU by the end of the Fall 2021
Must demonstrate an ability or desire to work effectively with historically underrepresented students.
MORE will be expected to complete required training given in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Excellence.
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Autonomous and proactive
Google Suite expertise
Gmail experience
Excellent communication skills (presenting/communicating information, actively listening, mediating, conflict management)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
3.0 GPA to qualify for CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association)
certification
Work study is preferred. Completed FAFSA.
Has participated in concurrent enrollment.
Experience working with diverse populations
Experience mentoring and/or motivating others
Experience coordinating programs and people participation
Teamwork/Team-oriented
Background Check? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 10/04/2023
Review Date 10/06/2023
Job Close Date 10/04/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume and the contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. - Typing
Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Expected salary:
Location: Ogden, UT
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