"TRIO Peer Mentor - Escanaba"

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: TRIO Peer Mentor - Escanaba

Department: Academic Support

Campus Location: Escanaba

Pay Rate: $12.48 per hour

FTE: .20

Position Type: Student

Job Summary/Basic Function

The TRIO Peer Mentor position works with the Bay College TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff to assist with center activities and events, support TRIO students. Peer mentors help staff promote social and academic success and aid in student engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled part time in Bay College. Preference given to full time students and active TRIO SSS participants.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to track, analyze, and communicate student progress.
• Flexibility, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills and experience.
• Previous training or experience in mentoring, group facilitation, or outreach.
• Experience with event planning, promotion, and social media efforts.
• Completed one year of college.
• Preference given to full time Bay College students who are active in TRIO SSS.

Work Hours: Hours are negotiable and flexible. Up to 10 hours per week per position

Supervision Received: This position works under the general supervision of the TRIO Program Coordinator.

Job Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in TRIO events.
• Perform social and academic outreach to TRIO students.
• Promote TRIO program and events via flyers; emails; brochures; classroom presentations and visits (live and virtual); bulletin boards; and social media.
• Provide informal mentoring to TRIO students as needed.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources.
• Plan and conduct monthly TRIO Club meetings.
• Maintain TRIO & Student Success Center upkeep including photocopying, stocking forms, brochures, general upkeep in center and hospitality room.
• Assist the TRIO staff, answering phones and assisting students (live and virtual)
• Report on student successes and challenges to staff.
• Collaborate with other campus personnel/groups (live and virtual).
• Participate in training to develop facilitation strategies, leadership skills, and a knowledge base of campus resources.
• Participate in trainings related to tasks of the job including mentoring, social media, graphic design, technology and software tools, food safety, and other training.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintain flexible work hours to meet student needs, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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Department Information

Contact(s): Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources; Shena Meffer, Human Resource Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension: 906-217-4016

Contact Email: hr@baycollege.edu

Posting Date: 04/29/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will be pulled down when vacancies are filled

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2454

Required Documents: Cover Letter (Resume and Other Document optional)