University Exploration & Advising Center Peer Mentor

Program in Exploratory Studies Peer Mentor

罢丑别听Program in Exploratory Studies听is looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated undergraduate students to serve as Peer Mentors. PES Peer Mentors work in close cooperation with PES staff to support undergraduate students in our program in a variety of capacities.听

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Serve as frontline support by working at the front desk of the advising office. Front desk duties include providing a high level of customer service to students and families via phone, email, LiveChat, and in-person
Provide academic advising by addressing questions, helping navigate various CU portals, and assisting with registration
Make accurate referrals to other campus offices and departments
Serve as student perspective in cross-campus events, classes, information fairs, and feedback surveys
Help plan, host, and attend PES and Design Your Path LLC events
Engage in recruitment and promotional initiatives through admissions events, student panels, social media, and other marketing platforms
Provide administrative and office management duties as needed, including helping our program managers and advisors with program-specific administrative tasks
Support new, incoming students with schedule planning and registration during the New Student Welcome period
Attend required trainings to continue learning and developing workplace skills
Attend regularly scheduled one-on-one and team meetings
Typical work hours fall Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Occasional early morning, later evening, or weekend hours may be required (advance notice will be given)

Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student (not required to have been a PES student) who has completed at least one semester at CU 麻豆官网
Be in good standing with the university (>2.0 cumulative GPA)
Excellent communication skills, high level of personal responsibility and resourcefulness, and drive for self-motivation and independence
Ability to work effectively and non-judgmentally with diverse populations
Adhere to FERPA regulations which includes confidentiality of student information
Flexibility to jump in where needed (front desk, events, FYXP classes, advising, etc.)听

Period of appointment:听Available to start immediately (estimated start date is week of September 23)! Fall and spring semesters of the 2024-25 academic year with option to renew for subsequent academic years based on positive performance. Typical work hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. though occasional evenings/weekends may be requested. Special consideration given to students who can work weekday mornings.
Training:听 Training will occur on the job (paid) and cover Peer Mentor responsibilities and expectations. Weekly check-ins and mid-semester mandatory one-on-one meetings to discuss individual performance and goals.
Hours per week:听 5-12 hours per week
Compensation:听听Student employees will be classified as Student-Hourly and earn a wage of $16.00 per hour. Both work-study and non-work-study positions available. DACA students are encouraged to apply.听
Benefits:听As a student hourly employee, you are eligible for jury duty pay, sick leave and maybe subject to enrollment in the Student Employment Retirement Plan (SERP); Optional Savings Plans 403B, 457, 401k. Sick leave accrues at a rate of 0.034 hours per every 1 hour worked. You are not eligible for fringe benefits such as vacation, unemployment, paid holiday leave and/or tuition remission. Additional information can be found at:听.

To apply, email听natalie.driscoll@colorado.edu听with your resume and cover letter (put subject line as: 鈥淧ES Peer Mentor Application鈥�). Please address the questions below in your cover letter. Priority deadline to submit your application is September 2, 2024, with offers to interview (via Zoom or in-person) to follow. Special consideration given to students who can work starting immediately and have weekday morning availability.听

What interests you in being a Peer Mentor? What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for this role?
Describe your experience working (formally or informally) with groups and/or in customer service. Include any examples from high school or college, highlighting any leadership positions you have held.
Please share your available hours to work for the Fall 2024 semester (work hour time frame is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

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