Peer Mentor Job Description

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Under the general supervision of the Peer Mentor Project staff, Peer Mentors create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all mentees. Peer Mentors work with a diverse team to provide a wide variety of support services to mentees. Peer Mentors develop relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators, and closely support mentees for academic success. Peer Mentors serve as a peer contact for the program.

Responsibilities

Peer Mentors are responsible for:

Working with Mentees

Maintaining a caseload of four to six mentees each semester
Meeting in person for 30 minutes twice per month with assigned mentees
Helping mentees complete the Steps to Success
Scheduling mentee appointments to monitor their progress and making proper notation in files
Helping with grade checks and student success plans
Serving as a peer liaison and referring students to appropriate campus resources

Outreach and Events

Attending mandatory Friday seminars from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Participating and co-facilitating monthly First Year Experience (FYE) meetings
Coordinating, planning, and executing academic and social events for mentees as needed, including:
- Developing, planning, and facilitating events
- Recruiting speakers and panelists
- Creating flyers and advertising events
Serving on panels and providing outreach services on campus
Serving as an official college representative and role model, and exhibiting the values and culture of CRC
Managing projects and meeting expected deadlines

Peer Mentors may take on other duties and projects as assigned.

Hours and Pay

For the 2019-2020 academic year, Peer Mentors are paid $12 per hour. Peer Mentors work five to 26 hours per week, between 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays. Peer Mentors occasionally work on weekends.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be a Peer Mentor, students must:

Have completed at 12 or more units across Los Rios, with at least one semester completed at Cosumnes River College
Be a current and enrolled student at CRC taking at least six (6) units
Have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA)
Be able to attend the required summer training

Additional Qualifications

Successful Peer Mentors have the following qualifications:

The ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
On time for assigned work schedule, activities, and tasks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work with students, staff, administrators, and faculty from diverse backgrounds and identities related to socio-class, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, ability, nationality, citizenship, and religion

How to Apply

The application for 2019-2020 school year is closed. Check back in early 2020 to learn how to apply for the 2020-2021 school year.