Student - EOP Mentor
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Location
Dryden, New York
Salary
$16 / HOUR
Quick overview
EOP Peer Mentors serve as advisors and role models to support first-year students in their transition to college. They provide academic and personal guidance while connecting mentees to campus resources.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be enrolled in at least their second year at TC3 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher. Candidates must be available for training and orientation and are expected to work approximately 6 hours per week.
Job description
*Please Note
Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.
Job Description
EOP Peer Mentors serve as peer advisors, coaches, and role models for first-year EOP students, many of whom are first-generation college students and/or from historically underrepresented or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Mentors support students in their transition to Tompkins Cortland Community College by establishing supportive relationships, discussing academic and personal concerns, providing guidance, and connecting mentees to appropriate campus resources. Peer Mentors are expected to model strong academic standards while fostering engagement, belonging, and student success. Job Requirements: Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher and be enrolled in at least their second year at TC3. Peer Mentors will support approximately 3–5 first–year students of diverse cultural backgrounds and should be available for informal counseling, guidance, and support. Responsibilities average approximately 6 hours per week and include returning to campus early for required training and new student orientation. Applicants must submit a resume as part of the application process.
Hourly Rate
$16.00
