Description:
Peer mentors at the SUU Disability Resource Center (DRC) work with a cohort of 5-8 students for the 2024-2025 academic year. Training will be offered at the beginning of fall semester. Peer mentoring positions are for the full academic year.
Responsibilities:
Peer mentors coordinate, develop and instruct DRC students in one-on-one weekly meetings that could include topics such as:
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Time management: creating and implementing a weekly academic and personal schedule.
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Goal setting strategies and tracking.
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Academic skill development: study strategies, exam preparedness.
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Communication relating to social and academic situations.
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Soft skills instruction, budgeting techniques, stress management techniques, and self-advocacy advice.
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Campus tours and introduction to campus resources.
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Resume and job search guidance.
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Registration assistance, financial aid and scholarship applications.
Qualifications:
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A current Junior or Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA, exceptional Sophomores may also be considered.
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Must be available to work at least 10 hours a week for the entire academic school year (August 2024 - April 2025) If you cannot work the entire year for any reason, please do not apply.
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Experience working with or desire to work with individuals with disabilities.
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Compassionate, patient, resourceful.
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Ability to individualize instruction that aligns with each student's needs.
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Be mature, professional, and have sincere desire to serve and help others.