Title III Peer Mentor

Job Title: Title III Peer Mentor

Location: Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 297042

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Title III Peer Mentors will be linked to FIRE 1000 courses, GSC's first-term course that covers growth mindset, purposeful major choice, and critical thinking in a major focus area. The peer mentors report to the Title III Project Coordinator.

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

Current student at Gordon State College in good academic standing.

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.