Student Employee - Peer Mentor - UNIV 1400 - Fall 2025

Description

The First-Year Experience Peer Mentor Program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to serve in a mentorship capacity to all first-year students enrolled in First-Year Seminars (UNIV 1400). The purpose is to welcome all new students to the University of Central Missouri via the First-Year Seminar course and give them an opportunity to build a community and transition to their new university home. Dedicated student leaders are needed to serve as Peer Mentors to make this program a success. This leadership position is an excellent opportunity to get involved and welcome new students to Central Missouri's campus. Peer Mentor will be assigned to a First-Year Seminar course which includes being assigned to a faculty member, whom they will work with to guide and assist new students by introducing them to UCM.

Examples of Duties

• Serve as a mentor to first-year students enrolled in a First-Year Seminar
• Assist First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1400) instructors with the incorporation of co-curricular activities
• Support the academic success of first-year students
• Connect students to faculty, academic advisors, staff, and University resources
• Aid in the overall transition of first-year students into the UCM community
• Encourage involvement in University organizations and campus events
• Foster “ownership” in the collegiate experience
• Represent First-Year Programs at campus events
• Attend every UNIV 1400 class meeting in the fall, spring, or summer
• Participate in the required co-curricular events associated with First-Year Programs including but not limited to Welcome Week events, financial literacy and financial aid workshops, community service projects, academic success workshops, and other designated events
• Complete one-on-one meetings with students and report on each of your mentees to ensure a successful transition to college and engagement with the UCM community
• Promote weekly social and academic events for UNIV & BADM 1400 students
• Attend required Peer Mentor meetings and training
• Complete the Certified Peer Educator training offered through the Success Advising Center during the Spring or Fall Semesters.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Students must be considered sophomores by the time they begin filling the position.

• Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Must have demonstrated, strong leadership skills
• Must have a positive attitude, desire to work in a team, exceptional listening skills, and maintain confidentiality
• Must have excellent communication skills (written/oral), basic computer skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in and commitment to first-year student success
• Openness to learning about academic and student support services and university policies and procedures
• Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, supervisory skills, including motivation, delegate duties, evaluation, etc, management and/or administration skills

Supplemental Information

Working Hours and Days:

• Monday-Friday, some weekends
• Hours vary on class that is offered and events attended outside of the class

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for benefits.