Learning Commons

Apply to be a Peer Mentor

Interested in Being a Peer Mentor?

Please carefully read the following information prior to applying for a peer mentoring position. When we are interviewing potential peer mentors, we are looking for students who mirror the values of the Learning Commons and who are willing to support our mission to engage students in pursuing academic excellence.

At the Learning Commons, Peer Mentors:

1. Focus on a student's strengths. Rather than starting with a mindset of deficiency, a peer mentor values the uniqueness of each individual student and will work with students to form plans that lead to success. In open, honest conversations, mentors help students discover and practice habits that lead to the outcomes that a student is seeking.
2. Help reframe internal dialogue. We all have an internal voice that may be very critical. Mentors provide that crucial voice that A) reflects on strengths, and B) practices growth mindset language. This allows for the reality that we are all at different places in our lives, and that we all have the ability to improve.
3. Provide accountability. While it is important to maintain a good rapport, mentors must additionally act as leaders and give direction without judgment.

If you feel that you could exemplify the aforementioned characteristics, in addition to meeting the minimum job requirements (below), then please email us at learningcommons@cwu.edu to inquire about possible openings

Job Summary

Peer Mentors will support the Learning Commons throughout the year by providing CWU students with information, resources, mentoring, and support. This position is an opportunity to provide peer mentorship to fellow Wildcats in a variety of settings: tabling at events, workshops, 1:1 mentoring sessions, and possible classroom presentations. Peer Mentors are integrated into UNIV 101 and will participate in Week of Welcome programming in addition to providing support to students throughout the academic year.

Essential Functions

• Connect students to campus resources
• Help students identify additional academic or co-curricular opportunities
• Facilitate academic planning and academic success workshops/events
• Support student engagement with academic planning tools and resources; explain basic general education and university requirements
• Provides mentoring and coaching for students to develop their personal academic and professional goals
• Support students in developing goals to facilitate personal and academic success

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse student population
• An interest in positively engaging with and helping other students
• The ability to function effectively as a member of a team as well as work independently
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• 45 earned credits and in good academic standing
• Previous experience as a tutor, volunteer, coach, intern, etc. in a helping field
• Experience delivering group presentations, e.g. Zoom, classroom presentations, workshops up to 35 participants

Educational Benefits

• Enhance interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Learn how to work with others in collaboration
• Enhance skills with project management and workshop development

Pay & Work Schedule

Pay

$16.28 per hour (Starting January 2024)

Schedule/Hours

15 hours weekly, scheduled Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 8:00pm with occasional weekend work for events

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer work station for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

Student and Temporary/Hourly positions are eligible to accrue paid sick leave. This leave will accrue at one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours of work.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application by searching for Job ID 5659, and then attach the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Resume

For questions, please contact:
Name: Caitlin Bassett
Phone: 509-963-2436
Website: Exploratory Advising

* Please contact Human Resources by email or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the online application process.*

Conditions of Employment

Current student of CWU enrolled in at least 6 credits.

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

* Please contact Human Resources by email or 509-963-1202 if you have any concerns.*