Job Opening - Peer Mentor for Spring 2008
Dear Students and Colleagues,
The Student Affairs Division is looking for Peer Mentors to work for the Leadership And Mentorship Program or STING Success Peer Mentor Program. If you are student who wants to become an active student leader and help other students to succeed in a great working environment, then we encourage you to apply to these positions. Interested applicants should contact Sergio Martinez at (956) 882-7152 or sergio.martinez3@utb.edu. Please turn in an application to Cavalry Hall 103. You can download an application from our website at www.lamp.utb.edu. An application has also been attached to this email. Please forward this email to any interested parties.
Download the Peer Mentor Application Form - Spring 2008
Job Description
Position: |
Peer Mentor- Part-Time (LAMP or STING) |
Reports to: |
Program Coordinator – Sergio Martinez |
Scope: |
Serve as mentor/role model to first-time freshmen students by following their progress with grades, weekly meetings, and how they are coping with their transition to “university life.” Responsible for record keeping involved with student contact(s)/office appointment(s). Mentors will also be responsible for presentations and research projects. |
Education/ |
Successful candidate must have at least 30 college credit hours, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must also be familiar with numerous campus resources. Training will be provided. |
Requirements |
Must meet Texas Success Initiative policies ( Pass/Exempt from Thea/Compass Exam.). Must comply with UTB/TSC Academic Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. Must be working towards your first associates or bachelors degree. Student must be in an undergraduate program, graduate students can not apply. |
Salary: |
$6.00 - $8.00 / hr - 10 to 30 hours a week. |
Peer Mentor Requirements
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Complete 30 college credit hours
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Enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours per semester (except in last graduating semester) at UTB/TSC
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3.0 Cumulative GPA
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Comply with TSI & SAP
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Criminal Background Check.
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Must remain in good standing with the university, no holds, no disciplinary or academic prohibition.
Peer Mentor Continued Eligibility Requirements
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Must maintain an 2.75 semester GPA
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Complete 100% of attempted hours
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Must remain in good standing with the university, no holds, no disciplinary or academic prohibition.
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Must demonstrate participation in UTB/TSC Student Life or Civic Engagement through leadership actions and volunteering.
Benefits
Student First Philosophy – Our positions are designed to work with you as a student and your class schedule. Our program want our employees to graduate and do well in college.
Great Working Environment – Our staff work in a team networking environment and are involved in several activities and events that are engaging, entertaining, education and fun. Our turnover is low because our staff enjoy working in our departments.
Graduation Stole – Peer Mentors/Tutors who work a minimum consecutive 2 long semesters will receive a stole recognizing your leadership efforts as a peer mentor/tutor . Stole are awarded in the semester you graduate.
Interviews will be held in Cavalry Hall 103, our staff will contact you for an appointment.
