Title III Peer Mentor

Responsibilities

• Attends assigned FIRE class as directed.
• Builds rapport with assigned students.
• Mentors and coaches students regarding the navigation of GSC environment and availability of support resources.
• Mentors and coaches students in study skills, time management, co-curricular involvement, and other aspects of student transition and success.
• Serves as a role model of positive behavior, representing GSC with pride and respect.
• Serves as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of first-year students.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of mentoring and coaching techniques related to fostering student success.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of bests practices related to higher education retention and graduation.
• Knowledge of technology commonly used by students such as Banner, D2L, Navigate, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Skill in peer leadership.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in time management, collaboration, and project organization.