TRIO SSS Peer Mentor

TRIO SSS Mentor Department

• TRIO
• Student
• Support
• Services
• Location:
• Columbia,
• MO
• Type:
• Student
• Employment,
• Part-time
• Pay: $15 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location) Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary

The TRIO Peer Mentor program matches upper-class students with incoming freshman and transfer students who wish to participate in the TRIO SSS program. The Peer Mentors are paired with 10 to 15 incoming students, called Mentees. Mentors reach out to new participants before classes begin, answer questions, and introduce students to the physical location and resources provided through the TRIO SSS program. The Mentor Program is focused on connecting the Mentees to TRIO’s culture of support, providing new students with access to academic resources, and establishing a connection to an informed peer. Mentors and Mentees work together in one-on-one and group settings. A TRIO SSS Peer Mentor is not a substitute for professional counseling or academic advising services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled TRIO SSS program participant. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; special circumstances considered. You must complete the application form and schedule a personal interview with the program coordinator. Must attend training in the spring following selection and prior to the start of the fall semester. Must have demonstrated responsibility for self, a strong desire to help others, and a willingness to share personal transition experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Will have a desire to act as a positive role model to their mentee, be willing to discuss candidly their own college adjustment issues and have a strong commitment to help their mentee prepare for the entire college experience. Is it someone who recognizes their role as a role model and makes decisions accordingly? Is someone who is outgoing and confident in their success in a college setting? Is someone who is positive and can readily admit when they do not know an answer and can direct the student where to find the answer? Has the ability and maturity to utilize skills they receive in on-going training as a mentor? Strives for a well-rounded lifestyle role model for their mentee. Looks for strengths in others and helps aid them to fulfill their potential. Is someone who desires to be a member of a team and will work toward the common goals of the TRIO SSS Peer Mentor Program?