Job Description

Salary

$15.00 - $15.50 Hourly

Location

South City Campus, UT

Job Type

Student Employment

Job Number

202500523

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Success

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

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Bruin Scholars Program Peer Mentors empower a select group of students in achieving academic and career success through personalized mentorship, access to key campus resources, transfer guidance, and enriching community-building experiences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

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Peer Mentors must:

Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) with a wide range of diverse individuals. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, cultural competencies, and sensibilities. Work collaboratively with other office staff, a variety of campus departments and community personnel. Assist in event planning and execution to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for students. Utilize basic computer operating systems and SLCC's computer systems (Banner, DegreeWorks). Demonstrate professionalism. Exhibit knowledge of HB 144 and other Undocumented Student resources. Attend all the required trainings to stay up-to-date on the latest policies, procedures, and resources available to students Coach students on crucial skills such as time management, financial literacy, and success strategies to help them thrive in college and beyond. Foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Be open to taking on other duties as assigned by the OSS team, as needed.

Your ultimate goal is to support students in their academic journey and help them thrive at SLCC.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

As a qualified professional, you must possess the following skills and qualities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interpersonal communication Comprehensive customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction Capability to deliver presentations to large audiences and provide one-on-one consultations Willingness to travel to various campuses in the Salt Lake valley to conduct workshops/orientations Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Capacity to collaborate effectively with other office staff, a variety of campus departments, and community personnel Proficiency in organizing, processing, and applying large amounts of information with accuracy Willingness to learn the requirements of SLCC departments, majors, schools, programs, degree options and College resources and procedures such as application, registration, catalog, and schedule Ability to work under pressure and function independently with integrity under minimal supervision Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings and weekends Knowledge of basic computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the student information system (Banner) Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and maintain good working relationships across the College Capability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs

Minimum qualifications

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Effective communication in explaining complex concepts and information. Currently enrolled at SLCC as an undergraduate student and in good academic standing (i.e., 2.0 GPA or higher). Registered for 9.0 credit for Fall and Spring semesters. Registered for 6.0 credit hours for summer semester.

Eligible for Work-Study (FAFSA)

Preferred Qualifications

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Preference will go to candidates who are:

Bilingual

Demonstrate strong public speaking skills

Professional in manner and appearance

English 1010 Completion with B or higher

A current and active Bruin Scholar

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.



Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.



Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.



This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.