What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant - ASPIRE Program Coordinator position at Stephen F. Austin University?
The ASPIRE Summer Bridge Program, provided by Student Development and Access Services, is created to support first-year students in their transition to student life at Stephen F. Austin State University. The program emphasizes the importance of academic excellence and personal growth. In addition, each mentee is paired with a successful SFA alumni, faculty or staff member who wishes to support the mentee as well. This peer-to-peer mentoring program sponsors and encourages attendance at specific programs in which mentors and mentees actively interact and participate.
Job Duties
1. Works with the ASPIRE mentoring program staff to coordinate peer mentor training, meetings, ASPIRE mentor socials, program projects, and incentive programs.
2. Meets bi-weekly with up to three assigned mentees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Meets bi-weekly with up to three assigned mentees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The 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.
1. Ability to manage one’s own time.
2. Ability to show respect for all persons.
3. Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
4. Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
5. Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
6. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
9. Ability to be flexible.
10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
11. Ability to separate personal situations from the work environment.
12. Ability to understand and believe in the goals of the university.
Required Qualifications
1. Ability to manage one’s own time.
2. Ability to show respect for all persons.
3. Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
4. Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
5. Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
6. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
9. Ability to be flexible.
10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
11. Ability to separate personal situations from the work environment.
12. Ability to understand and believe in the goals of the university.
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.
Must have a 2.7 GPA (cumulative and current) or higher and experience with peer mentorship.
Must be available to work during the summer.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Must have a 2.7 GPA (cumulative and current) or higher and experience with peer mentorship.
Must be available to work during the summer.
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.
Position End Date (if temporary)
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.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-050
Number of Vacancies
2
Posting Open Date
03/27/2025
Review Start Date
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; nights and weekends as needed
Min Pay Rate
$7.75/hour
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The program coordinator is expected to work 5-10 hours per week during the fall semester with a start date of August 16, 2025.
Along with your Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References, please submit a written response attached as “Other Document” to one of the scenarios below explaining how you would handle the mentoring situation.
Along with your Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References, please submit a written response attached as “Other Document” to one of the scenarios below explaining how you would handle the mentoring situation.
- Scenario 1: Conflict Resolution One of your assigned mentees has stopped attending ASPIRE events and is not responding to your outreach efforts. You hear from another mentor that the mentee feels disconnected from the program and doesn’t see the value in participating. How would you approach this situation? What steps would you take to re-engage the mentee?
- Scenario 2: Event Planning & Engagement You are responsible for planning a mentor social event that encourages strong connections between mentors and mentees. However, attendance at previous events has been low, and some participants have expressed that they feel the events don’t meet their interests. How would you design an event to increase engagement? What steps would you take to ensure strong participation?
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12760
Department Information
Department
Student Development & Access Svcs
Contact Name
Melodie Payne
Contact Phone
(936)468-4099
Contact Email
melodie.payne@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * What is your current GPA?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Why do you want to be a student coordinator for the ASPIRE program?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Other Document
- Cover Letter
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