RISE Peer Mentor

RISE Peer Mentor

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Student employees are hired on an as-needed basis, and the number of positions available fluctuates throughout the academic year.

The peer mentor position is part-time, 10-15 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday-Friday 8am -5pm). Work schedules may be adjusted to accommodate the mentee availability and may occasionally extend beyond the regular business hours. This position serves to support and encourage Rise Scholars through individual and group meetings. A peer mentor will be a knowledgeable guide for students, a thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources, and ultimately a role model and advocate for the student.

For information about student employment and eligibility requirements, visit: Financial Aid/Student Employment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development training sessions.
  
• Provide regular mentoring support to 10-15 Rise scholars through consistent, structured interactions.
  
• Conduct regular weekly check-ins with mentees utilizing approved communication methods including emails, text messaging, In person campus meetings, and video conferencing.
  
• Maintaining comprehensive progress notes for each mentee, ensuring accurate, timely, and thorough documentation using required programs and platforms for all mentees interactions.
  
• Offer guidance and facilitate access to campus and community resources in key areas including academics, work-life balance, career development, and personal growth.
  
• Promote and refer students to essential support services on campus and in the community. Peer mentors must establish thorough knowledge and understanding of Parkland College's departments and available resources before providing recommendations.
  
• Mental Health Boundaries: While peer mentors may observe signs of mental health concerns, they are limited to providing informational resources only. Peer mentors must not engage in counseling or attempt to address mental health needs directly.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, materials, and discussions within the mentoring relationship. No information may be shared with other peer mentors, mentees, or other students.
  
• Communicate and collaborate proactively with program staff regarding any concerns or support for themselves or for their mentees.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Meet all student employment eligibility requirements as determined by Financial Aid.
  
• Completion of 30 or more college credit hours.
  
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
  
• Demonstrate good Academic and conduct standing with the College.
  
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrate ability to make sound, timely decisions based on provided information and position training.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Office 365, including Teams and Outlook, and the ability to learn the Parkland systems and adapt to new programs as technologies are implemented.
  
  

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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