"Dawg2Dawg Mentor"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R31120P

Working Title: Dawg2Dawg Mentor

Department: UHC-The Fontaine Center

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

Posting Date: 09/05/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities:

Mentorship Facilitation and Program Development. Complete content specific onboarding training and ongoing professional development through learning mentoring/coaching skills and other skills. Practice and implement using mentorship/coaching skills with your mentee and other mentors. Potential to become a lead mentor to support other new mentors in their development. Assist in the continued creation of the Dawg2Dawg program through offering feedback and gathering research to support curriculum development/changes. Effectively deliver culturally competent coaching/mentoring to various students. Percentage of time: 90

Performs related work and other duties as assigned. Opportunity to work with our joint Dialogue Dawg Program which facilitates outreach events, and presentations around our mission to create civic engagement, community stewardship, and restorative/repair practices. Percentage of time: 10

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary: The Dawg2Dawg Mentoring Program is a peer-to-peer mentoring program where students can support other students. Our mentors will support their mentees with goal setting/planning, gaining community connections through interpersonal skill and relationship development, and introducing students to the campus resources. This position is a part-time/flexible position which will complete no more than 20 hours a week to include training/professional development, mentoring responsibilities, preparation for mentoring sessions, and scheduled supervision sessions with supervisor in a group and/or individual setting. This position has an opportunity to work with our Dialogue Dawg program, which is responsible for giving presentations around civic engagement, community stewardship, and communal and relationship restorative/repair practices. This position will manage multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining actively engaged in duties. This position will communicate effectively with staff and peers to ensure tasks are completed accurately with ongoing deadlines.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Preferred Major in Public Health, Heath Promotion, Social Work, Communications or related field. Previous experience with public speaking.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Ability to facilitate challenging conversations with respect and empathy. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, on campus and in the community. A commitment to working with various populations.

Physical Demands: Transport light weight equipment (computer and program materials) across campus and to offsite presentations.

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: Yes

Does this position have Security Access: Yes

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: Lex Johnson Recruitment Contact Email: Alexi.Johnson@uga.edu