Federal Work Study Peer Mentor

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Peer Mentors (PMs) offer a student-to-student service that aims to provide guidance foster academic growth and enhance student engagement with the universitys programming and resources. As part of the Federal Work Study program PMs act as intermediaries between the University and students by leading activities and motivating them to participate in diverse Campus Life events such as clubs Discord servers and other peer / community resources. PMs strive to establish a professional supportive and positive relationship with their mentees assisting them in adapting to college life and / or settling in San Francisco. Moreover this position complements and reinforces the educational or vocational goals of Federal Work Study students by imparting leadership communication and professional development skills. To qualify as a PM candidates must be experienced students in their respective degree programs and possess a deep understanding of the universitys departments and services.

The Peer Mentorship Program (PMP) is available to all enrolled students and strongly encouraged for new first-time students. To participate students can sign up and work with a mentor by visiting support to mentees via email Discord Zoom and in-person

Attend and occasionally host weekly team leadership meetings

Engage with students and post content to Campus Life Discord server

Participate in student engagement activities (hosting talks study hall etc.)

Submit hours weekly and maintain documentation of student interactions

Maintain professional communication and a positive attitude

Qualifications :

Have successfully completed two semesters of classes

Hold a GPA of 2.85 or above

Available to work 8 hours a week

Self-motivated independent strong communicator and reliable

Skilled with Microsoft Office Google Docs Zoom and Discord

Prior leadership experience preferred

Location : Remote

Reports to : Lauren Spain Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Pay Rate : $19.18 per hour

No Application Deadline : We accept applications on an ongoing basis for this position.

Work Schedule : Up to 20 hours per week

• Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.

Length of Employment : The students starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and / or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .

Key Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1