Peer Mentor in Los Lunas, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req34804

Working Title:
Peer Mentor

Position Summary:
Position Summary:

Goal of the Position: The goal of a Peer Mentor is to provide students with guidance, support, and feedback to accelerate the student's academic and professional growth.

Worksite: Pasos Resource Center (PRC), located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) building

Benefits of the position:• Make a difference in a student's academic journey• Personal and professional growth• Contribute to the community• Flexible schedule• Onsite trainingPeer Mentor Role: The mentor's role is to support students by:• Aiding in the planning and implementation of social & cultural campus or community activities/events• Being an active and reflective listener and offering support and encouragement• Sharing ideas to resolve academic barriers to success• Building rapport with all students in the Pasos Resource Center• Working closely with college navigation and technology; referring students to on-campus resources and advocacy• Encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, organization, academic, and personal growth• Supporting students in discovering various types of study and note-taking skills that work best for them• Exploring students' strengths, talents and gifts, and encouraging them to find ways to use them• Exposing students to new opportunities and experiences in reaching their academic goals• Assisting and supporting the Front Desk, including but not limited to cordially greeting visitors, answering phone calls, following visitor check-in protocols, scheduling advisement and tutoring appointments, assisting with frequently asked questions, offering warm referralsTime Commitment:• Up to 28 hours weekly (Monday through Friday) between 8am and 5pm with Late Night options up to 7pm. Availability dependent on the business need.• Supervision/Training:oIndividual meetings with supervisor/teamoAttendance and participation in Peer Mentor training as outlined by the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) curriculumCenter Responsibilities:• Greet all students residing in the Pasos Resource Center• Make students aware you are available if they need assistance• Seek out opportunities to meet and mentor students one-on-one• Support data collection and entry for the Pasos Resource Center• Assist in updating resource information boards and knowledge of UNM Semester Deadline Dates• Refer, connect, and help students schedule tutoring appointments via website or tutoring staff• Assist Pasos staff and center initiatives• Restock the Pasos Food Pantry and Micro Food Pantry and support the Peer Mentor Senior in food inventory• Support data collection and entry in TutorTrac in collaboration with Peer Leads, including but not limited to:oEnsuring students are signing into TutorTrac when they first enter the Pasos Resource Center• Maintain a clean and professional work environment, including but not limited to oDisinfecting tables, chairs, desks, keyboards, counter space, etc.oWatering plants• Attending weekly training sessions outlined by CRLA curriculum
Campus:
Valencia

Department:
Valencia Branch

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15.00 Hourly

For Best Consideration Date:
5/28/2026

Application Instructions:
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Resume, cover letter, at least one letter of recommendation from instructor or former employerMinimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position