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:
Time management: creating and implementing a weekly academic and personal schedule.
Goal setting strategies and tracking.
Academic skill development: study strategies, exam preparedness.
Communication relating to social and academic situations.
Soft skills instruction, budgeting techniques, stress management techniques, and self-advocacy advice.
Campus tours and introduction to campus resources.
Resume and job search guidance.
Registration assistance, financial aid and scholarship applications.
Qualifications:
A current Junior or Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA, exceptional Sophomores may also be considered.
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.
Experience working with or desire to work with individuals with disabilities.
Compassionate, patient, resourceful.
Ability to individualize instruction that aligns with each student's needs.
Be mature, professional, and have sincere desire to serve and help others.