Student Assistant (Work Study) - Peer Mentor (College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences)

This is a work-study student position responsible for providing mentorship to assigned students. Responsible for working with faculty, staff, and other students in order to provide support and guidance to mentees and to increase their campus connections. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

As a Peer Mentor, you will assist other Lumberjacks in developing the necessary skills for academic and social success by providing guidance and support. Peer Mentors showcase a high level of integrity and commitment to the university and their academic endeavors. QUALIFICATIONS The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F.

Austin State University. No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for the semester. For this position, applicants must have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in their second year or higher at SFA. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a College of Liberal and Applied Arts degree program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Mentors assigned students by providing personalized support and guidance. Meets with each mentee a minimum of once per week for one hour. Increases mentees’ campus connections through involvement in campus organizations and familiarizing them with campus resources.

Assists students with their personal and academic goals, including but not limited to helping students improve study skills, time management, exploring the importance of campus and community involvement, personal decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Ensures completion of mentor and mentee guided activities to assist in relationship development. Compiles reports for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating program activities.

Attends bi-weekly team mentor meetings. Attends all training sessions as necessary. Remains committed to the program and maintains communication with program staff and assigned students.

Assists in mentee file and record maintenance. May assist staff in routine clerical duties and responsibilities. May assist with special events and projects as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty, staff, and students.

Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. Ability to demonstrate dependability. Please make sure to include all required documents.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Contact the Financial Aid Office in advance to confirm you are work study eligible. Student must have received a work-study award.

Please reach out to Financial Aid to confirm your eligibility for work-study before you apply. A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.