Success Scholars Peer Mentor

Job Description:
Title:Success Scholars Peer Mentor
Unit: Student Employment
Department: Success Scholars
Reports to: Director of Success Scholars Program
Date: November 29, 2023
General Summary: A Peer Mentor conducts engaging mentoring sessions for program-eligible students. Peer Mentors develop an enduring, trusting relationship with students and help them: 1) with the transition to college, 2) develop effective study strategies and life skills to implement within the classroom and outside of the classroom as students work toward individual academic and personal goals and 3) become more involved on campus by referring them to appropriate department workshops, campus resources, and/or engagement activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small group mentoring sessions
• Guide students in self-advocacy skills, study skills, and time management skills to become successful, independent learners
• Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic coach to help first-year students succeed at Middlesex
• Help facilitate and encourage attendance at all FYE programs
• Serve as a positive role model and create a sense of belonging with mentees
• Mentors must be available for all trainings and monthly meetings
• Maintain regular contact through informal check-in meetings throughout the fall and spring semesters
• Be available as an ongoing resource for the mentees
• Refer students to other appropriate college support services and resources as needed and follow up with students to ensure support is provided
• Communicate student concerns and student referrals to other services with the direct supervisor or Success Program Director
• Assist students in navigating MCC Portal, including Blackboard, Navigate, email, MS Office, MCC App, Degree Audit, and the Learning Online Bootcamp
• Provide student success tips for the best ways to communicate with professors
• Attend mandatory weekly meetings
• Aide in students' understanding of course expectations
• Success mentors who work in the ACE Department as peer tutors or SI Leaders can provide subject tutoring with their mentees as needed

Requirements:

• Be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or show academic progress
• Work a minimum of 5 hours per week and a maximum of 18.5 hours per week
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Ability to relate to students with various academic levels and needs
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills

Additional Information:
Hourly Rate: $16.00
Location: Lowell and Bedford campus
Hours: up to 18.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire
Expected Start Date: January 16, 2024
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.
Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.