Job Description

Position Summary: The goal of the Peer Mentor program is to promote a better sense of connection of first quarter students to managing college/campus transition. During this time, the Peer Mentors will discuss the following subjects from a student\xe2\x80\x99s point of view:

• Campus resources, activities and involvement
• Academic rules and regulations, such as: class registration, financial aid, and attendance
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships (building community) with faculty, staff, and peers
• The value of a college education, along with the strategies and commitment necessary for academic success her at AiAVB

Student Qualifications:

• Must be a full time student, within the third quarter or beyond, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Desire to help students succeed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Awareness and sensitivity to individual learning styles and needs
• Ability to apply study strategies, goal setting, organizational skills & time management in
• sessions

Basic Job Requirements:

• Serve as a positive source of support to help first-year students adjust to campus.
• Develop and maintain a peer relationship focused on helping new students make a smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish a sense of belonging.
• Serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate campus services
• Be the second point of contact for the Student Success Advisors for the students within their network
• Assist students\xe2\x80\x99 Academic expectations and achievement (attendance, grades and conduct)
• Assist with programming and/or workshops as requested by the Dean of Student Success.
• Make contact with mentees and other assigned students at least once a week (electronic or personal)
• Actively attend, assist, and participate in assigned campus events
• Help incoming students navigate their first quarter on campus by introducing transitional topics
• Make contact with future start Students During Week 5 and Week 10
• Maintain and complete administrative responsibilities within a timely manner

Peer Mentors will help Program Students:

• Become familiar with campus resources and academic expectations of Ai Virginia Beach
• Establish and maintain positive daily routines and habits
• Avoid and/or overcome procrastination, stress and/or anxiety
• Set and maintain academic priorities
• Organize class materials and prepare for assignments and exams
• Build self-confidence to make mindful decisions, solve problems and succeed academically
• Develop active learning strategies to assist with positive study habits
• Become actively engaged in the learning process by creating goals
• Increase their involvement on campus by attending events, joining student organizations and/or volunteering

Required Skills:

• Customer service experience and a pleasant demeanor.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to understand the importance of timeliness and quality of work.
• Ability and willingness to take direction.
• Ability to think independently and resolve problems when appropriate.

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