"Success Scholars Peer Mentor"

General Summary

A Peer Mentor conducts engaging mentoring sessions for program-eligible students. Peer Mentors develop an enduring, trusting relationship with students and help them: 1) with the transition to college, 2) develop effective study strategies and life skills to implement within the classroom and outside of the classroom as students work toward individual academic and personal goals and 3) become more involved on campus by referring them to appropriate department workshops, campus resources, and/or engagement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group mentoring sessions
• Guide students in self-advocacy skills, study skills, and time management skills to become successful, independent learners
• Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic coach to help students succeed at Middlesex
• Serve as a positive role model and create a sense of belonging with mentees
• Attend all trainings and meetings
• Maintain regular contact through informal check-in meetings throughout the semester
• Be available as an ongoing resource for the mentees
• Refer students to other appropriate college support services and resources as needed and follow up with students to ensure support is provided
• Communicate student concerns and student referrals to other services with the direct supervisor or Success Program Director
• Assist students in navigating MCC Portal, Blackboard, Navigate, email, MS Office, MCC App, and Degree Audit
• Provide student success tips for the best ways to communicate with professors
• Aide in students' understanding of course expectations
• Success mentors who work in the ACE Department as peer tutors or SI Leaders can provide subject tutoring with their mentees as needed

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Be in good academic and student conduct standing
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or show academic progress
• Work a minimum of 5 hours per week and a maximum of 18.5 hours per week
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students
• Ability to relate to students with various academic levels and needs
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment
• Good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities

Additional Information

• Hourly Rate: $17.25
• Location: Lowell and Bedford campus
• Hours: up to 18.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire
• Expected Start Date: January 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

Unit: Student Employment
Department: Success Scholars
Reports to: Director of Success Scholars Program