Pre-Health Summer Program Peer Mentor (Part Time)

Job Summary

As a Peer Mentor for the Crossroads Utah AHEC Pre-Health Summer Program, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for high school students. You will work closely with the Crossroads Utah AHEC team and other staff members to introduce and expose students to a variety of health professions, educational pathways, and career opportunities.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, Peer Mentors will guide and assist program participants, foster a sense of community, and serve as a key resource throughout the program. As a Peer Mentor, you will also have the opportunity to share your experience as a former Crossroads AHEC student and model academic and personal success for high school students.

Note: This is a temporary position with a start date of June 1, 2026, and an end date of July 22, 2026. Candidates must commit to working the full duration of the program, averaging 25-30 hours per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Attend all required Peer Mentor training, including additional SLCC online employee trainings
• Provide program information to students in both large and small group settings
• Assist with event planning and program implementation
• Support Pre-Health Summer Program students with curriculum and activities
• Help problem-solve common challenges students may encounter
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff
• Attend classes and help facilitate community-building activities
• Attend and support students during all program field trips
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Present to large groups and provide one-on-one support as needed
• Collaborate effectively with staff and community partners
• Utilize basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds, communities, cultures, and abilities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Crossroads AHEC team
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities

Minimum qualifications

• Completion of some coursework in science or health-related fields
• Previous participation in a Crossroads Utah AHEC program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Pre-Health Summer Program participant
• Warm, personable, and flexible demeanor with the ability to help others feel comfortable
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with careers in healthcare