Non-Traditional Student Peer Mentor (FALL 2024)

Description:

• The Non-Traditional Peer Mentor is responsible for being able to put themselves in our student’s shoes and advocate/mentor them as necessary.

• Be patient, empathetic, and be passionately communicative. Excellent service standards are crucial to our organization.

• Exemplify personality with a dynamic professional attitude towards our students and provide friendly service and solid student support.

• Be confident at troubleshooting and investigate if they do not have enough information to resolve the problem.

• Always make sure we are greeting and acknowledging anyone who walks through the door, calls, or emails.

• This position is responsible for ensuring that all tasks relating to the office and the programs we offer are completed accurately and in a timely manner, and requires coordinating with various individuals and organizations both on and off campus.

• Assists with marketing, event planning and execution, social media, data collection.

Qualifications:

• Non-Traditional/Junior/Senior preferred

• Current enrollment at Southern Utah University

• Dedicated, hardworking individual who is enthusiastic in demonstrating the 'SUU Way' as well as ensuring the success and retention of non-traditional students

• Ability to articulate ideas and facts and be informative to others about the programs and resources offered

• Demonstrate a sincere concern for others and their well-being

• Ability to speak in a positive, engaging, interactive manner

• Ability to function in a group, both as a leader and a supportive team member

• Computer and word processing skills with efficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) with ability to create/design advertising materials

• Excellent people and communication skills, as well as technical writing skills