"Communications Assistant C (Peer Mentor - Music), Schulich School of Music"

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Hiring Unit:

Student Services, Schulich School of Music

Position Summary:

The Schulich School of Music is looking for peer mentors to provide support, encouragement and guidance to newer students in the Schulich community. The mentor team will support the student body by providing advising and referral services over email and during drop-in advising hours. Mentors may be paired with one or more mentees and meet with them throughout the semester, discussing topics such as course selection, working, studying, practicing, making friends, exploring Montreal or whatever feels natural!

Mentors will receive training for referral, active listening, cultural bias and more, starting in the last week of August and continuing through the fall semester.

We strongly encourage all interested returning students to apply! We are actively seeking applications from students who have faced systemic barriers to education. We are also seeking applications from Francophone Students.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attending training sessions
• Monitoring the peer mentor email inbox and answering student questions
• Group meetings and check-ins with other mentors
• Reaching out to mentees and meeting with them monthly
• Providing feedback and commentary on the peer mentoring program

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• You must be a returning Schulich School of Music undergraduate. We will also consider current McGill graduate students who completed an undergraduate degree at the Schulich School of Music.
• Commit 1-3 hours per week, even during high-stress periods
• Desire to listen empathetically and provide support and encouragement to newer students
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds
• Experience with mentoring, outreach or active listening (an asset)
• Be a returning Schulich School of Music undergraduate or graduate student (who completed the B.Mus. program here)
• Be in good academic standing.

IN ADDITION TO YOUR WORKDAY APPLICATION:

Submit a 2-minute video describing why you would be an excellent mentor along with your CV. Kindly upload your video to YouTube and submit only the private viewing link in your CV.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related ExperienceHourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $16.50Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

3 (Part time)Position Start Date:

2024-08-01Position End Date:

2025-05-04Deadline to Apply:

2024-08-18McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.