Job Description

202500075ST

Student Employee-Student Success Initiative-FYE Peer Mentor

Student Employee

Yes

Student Success Initiatives

Division of Academic Affairs

Minimum 10 hours per week

$10 per hour

Sophomore-Senior

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.

• Position will begin in Summer/Fall 25.Interviews will take place in Spring/Summer 25

• 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

• 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

Have 1 recommendation form completed on your behalf by a SHSU faculty or staff member. Recommendation forms can be emailed in ( baf045@shsu.edu) , or brought directly to the First-Year Experience office in CHSS 190.

• Recommendation form link:

02/11/2025

9N9026-00

Brenda Fernandez, Director First-Year Experience

936-294-3417

baf045@shsu.edu

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.

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