Wildcat Academic Mentoring

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*Wildcat Academic Mentor applications will reopen in May 2027 for a Fall 2027 start date, check back for more information once applications open.*

Please carefully read the following information prior to applying for a Wildcat Academic Mentor position. Ideal candidates are students who are willing to support our mission to engage students in pursuing academic excellence.

Mentors will:

  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 rachael.crough@cwu.edu to inquire about possible openings.

Job Opportunities

Please carefully read the following information prior to applying for a Wildcat Academic Mentor position. Ideal candidates are students who are willing to support our mission to engage students in pursuing academic excellence.
  • Wildcat Academic Mentor

    Job Duties (Essential Functions): 

    Academic Mentoring: 

    • Foster a healthy mentor-mentee relationship with undergraduate peers through 1:1 meeting. 
    • Assist students with understanding course expectations, assignment steps, and deadlines by modeling syllabi, Canvas navigation, etc. 
    • Help students develop study skills and behaviors that lead to academic success and balanced living. 
    • Attend training sessions and monthly staff meetings. 
    • Support graduate mentors and ensure smooth daily operations of the unit. 
    • Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
    • Respond to communication in a timely manner and check CWU email and Microsoft Teams daily. 
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or other professional staff. 
    • Mentor students to develop personal, academic, and professional goals. 
    • Assist students in setting and achieving goals to foster academic success and support the transition to university. 

     

    Student Engagement: 

    • Connect students to campus resources and academic or co-curricular opportunities. 
    • Facilitate academic planning and success workshops/events. 
    • Participate in outreach including but not limited to phone calls, emails and text messaging. 
    • Ability to deliver group presentations (Zoom, classroom settings). 
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