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Pima Community College
Pima Community College Named Top University/College Employer in Arizona
Position Title: Student Affairs Peer Mentor - Desert Vista Campus
(Temporary, Part-Time, up to 19.5 hours per week)
Department: Desert Vista Campus - Student Affairs
Rate of Pay: \$14.35/hour
Closed Date: May 19, 2024; 5:00PM Arizona Time
Position Summary:
Student Affairs is looking for Peer Mentors to work in the Student
Services Centers Welcome Desk. At the Welcome Desk, Peer Mentors will be
responsible for greeting students in person or by phone and will help
direct students to the appropriate service at the center\'s
Self-Service, First Year and Returning Student Enrollment Advising, or
Program Advising Appointments.
PCC students who serve as Peer Mentors will be expected to attend and
participate in Student Affairs training prior to the start of their work
assignments. Peer Mentors may also be asked to support other Student
Affairs programming as needed (such as New Student Orientation, High
School Outreach, etc.) or other Student Services initiatives for new
students throughout the semester.
The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and
weekends.
Start date for the position will depend on dates of enrollment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Peer Mentors will assist with the following, which may include but are
not limited to:
- Greeting students professionally in person or by phone in the
Student Services Centers or at other Student Affairs programming
events
- Helping students navigate college processes, such as how to set up
and use MyPima, how to navigate the New Student Checklist, how to
complete college paperwork, how to connect with an advisor,
counselor or student life coordinator, etc
- Contacting students to register, confirm and/or reschedule
participation in a New Student Orientation or Group Advising, or
Registration Sessions.
- Helping students navigate their first steps in preparing for
college, including answering questions about resources and the
student experience at Pima
- Assisting students in setting up various digital resources like
MyPima, D2L, etc.
- Following up with students after Student Affairs programming events
to answer questions
- Knowing about and sharing with students the opportunities to build
connections to the College such as through student life, student
clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, how to get
involved, and the value of student engagement
Leadership and Civic Engagement:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of Student Affairs
programming events
- Assist in developing and facilitating leadership training
opportunities for students as peer mentors during co-curricular
programming events
- Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programming events
General Office Duties:
- Answer phones and reply to emails
- Schedule appointments
- Database entry
- Greet students
- Provide information to students
- Be responsible for supplies for the Student Services Centers as
needed
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC the prior semester, Spring
2024 (or Summer 2024)
- Register for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Fall of 2024, and 3
credits in the summer of 2024 to start in July 2024
- Available to work flexible shifts, when needed
Preferred:
- Achieve satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA or higher preferred)
- Schedule availability to work during 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities:
- Enthusiasm to posit vely represent Pima Community College
- Experience in student leadership opportunities, service learning
projects, college work experience, and/or experience working with
high school or college students; OR customer service experience
- Dependability
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication in one-on-one and
group settings
- Ability to provide superior customer service
- Ability to work with diverse groups
- Work coordination and prioritization while performing multiple tasks
- Ability to adhere to College standards and practices
- Development of positive and cooperative interpersonal relationships
- Manage own time and work independently
- Technical competence using virtual meeting platforms (Example: Zoom,
Google Hangouts, Discord)
Tuition Waiver and Student Employees:
Student employees must be actively enrolled studen
