Peer Support Program-- Student Mentor

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM-- STUDENT MENTOR WELLNESS CENTER MALCOLM X COLLEGE Malcolm X College is looking for a Student Mentor for the Peer Support Program. The Purpose of the Peer Support Program is to empower emerging student leaders to serve the Malcolm X Community by providing informed and structured support to their fellow peers.

These Peer Advocates work in tandem with the Wellness Center to positively promote counseling, share their experiences, encourage self-sufficiency, partner with students as they pursue their goals and appropriately refer students to the Wellness Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Mentor advises, guides, and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life. Explains CCC system to interested students; helps students become aware of College resources; advises and refers students to appropriate College resources.

Provides information on study techniques, organizational skills, and learning aids to support the student’s transition to college life. Meets with assigned mentee(s) to advise twice per month. Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each. Advocates for mentee as necessary. Attends mentor training sessions as required.

Records observations and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required. Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States Have a genuine desire to assist peers and be a positive influence and role-model.

Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds. Know about key campus resources and have a developed relationship with the Wellness Center team. Be committed to the full duration of the program. Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.

Achieved a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA at Malcolm X College (waived for first semester new students) Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions. Have Malcolm X College as their home campus. Be familiar with the student portal and the City Colleges of Chicago website. Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.

All positions are “employment at-will”. *Students not meeting this GPA requirement are still encouraged to apply, but should be prepared to outline any mitigating circumstances and a detailed plan to pursue academic success in essay format. ** This role is a grant-funded student role. Hourly Rate: $17.05 per hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

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