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

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Pre-Health Summer Program Peer Mentor (Part Time)

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