Position SummaryWe are continuously building a pool of peer mentor/advisor applicants for various departments on campus.Start DatePosition available on or after August 21, 2023 and ending on or before May 31, 2024. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.Job Description/DutiesBelow are typical duties and preferred qualifications submitted by various departments on campus.Duties may include but are not limited to:Provide guidance and support to new and returning Peer Mentors.Assist with developing programming and activities for the Peer Mentor program.Assist with facilitating meetings and trainings, adding and revising mentor resources.Assist with program reports, surveys and other special tasks.Assist with creating content and maintaining department social media accounts.Assist with drafting program communications and sharing appropriate information with program staff and mentors.Relay any concerns about students to the appropriate individual(s).Serve as a positive role model to guide, support, and empower students throughout their first academic year as they begin their academic and social adjustment to Stan State.Meet with assigned mentees individually or in groups on a regular basis.Maintain regular contact with mentees through Stan State email and monitor their progress.Educate mentees about and refer to campus services and resources.Create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all assigned mentees.Assist mentees with developing student success strategies such as effective time management, studying, note-taking, test-taking, critical thinking, listening, reading, communication, stress management balancing work and school and other life skills.Assist mentees with personal situations by listening, offering advice and referring to appropriate program staff and/or campus departments as appropriate.Assist with coordinating, promoting, and facilitating department-hosted events.Participate in weekly staff meetings, regular trainings, and activities as directed.Assist with planning and facilitating mentor activities as assigned.Serve as a department representative at University events as needed.Collaborate with department's program staff and mentors.Complete administrative tasks such as tracking/reporting mentee information, complete appropriate forms and logs.Abide by and enforce all program and University policies and procedures.Help students with registration assistance and academic deadlines.Help students in reading and understanding Degree Progress Report.Monitor student progress and provide appropriate referral.Attend campus functions and serve as representative for program.Assist with New Student Orientation (NSO).Assist with coordinating, facilitating and encouraging mentee attendance at Stockton Campus events as neededOther duties as needed.QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrates two semesters of mentoring or relevant experience (on or off campus).Demonstrates and maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0 throughout employment.As school schedules allows, available to work shifts as needed.Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills for contacting students, faculty, staff, making phone calls, and completing necessary documentation.Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Demonstrates the willingness to serve as an enthusiastic/positive representative.Demonstrates the desire to help others while maintaining a non-judgmental attitude.Demonstrates strong organizational skills.Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Demonstrates the ability to work occasional nights and weekends for special events with advance notice.Demonstrates above-average creative problem solving, critical thinking, patience, leadership, team-building and decision-making skills.Demonstrates reliability, displays good interpersonal skills, and is able to make sound judgments.Demonstrates self-motivation, a willingness to accept supervision and constructive feedback, and the ability to implement recommendations for improvement as directed.It is preferred, but not required, that the incumbent demonstrates sophomore standing (35 completed units) or higher.Available to attend Peer Mentor training (TBD).Required Qualifications:Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units. Must have received and accepted Financial Aid award for the current semester/year in which you are applying. (IF WORK STUDY)Special ConditionsCSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. ?Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at?https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ . Salary Range$15.50 - $18.00 per hour (Depending on the qualifications of the successful finalist)How to ApplyTo be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.Application DeadlineMay 31, 2024Criminal Background Clearance NoticeSatisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) may be required for employment, based on the position. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.Additional InformationClery Act DisclosurePursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.Equal Employment OpportunityThe university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the UniversityINFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
