About the role#
TRIO SSS Peer Mentors help participants navigate college life and build connections at the OSU-Cascades campus. You will provide support to students as they transition academically and socially, helping them engage with the campus community and TRIO programs. This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 24 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Meet regularly with assigned TRIO SSS students to provide peer support.
- Help students connect with relevant OSU-Cascades resources and services.
- Assist in planning and facilitating TRIO workshops, activities, and student events.
- Participate in the TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program to support incoming students.
- Attend required Peer Mentor meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.
- Encourage student engagement with the TRIO SSS program.
- Assist with program outreach and evaluation tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an OSU TRIO student.
- Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to serve as a positive peer resource.
- Commitment to participating in all required meetings and program activities.
- Academic enrollment in a high school, community college, or university.
- Must meet academic standing and minimal enrollment standards.
- Previous experience in mentoring, leadership, or tutoring is preferred.
- Prior participation in a college access or support program is preferred.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Bend, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site at the OSU-Cascades campus.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid position.
- This role involves a rolling term.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research institution based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868, the university operates as an educational organization. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains a large campus community. The institution focuses on research and academic instruction across various fields.
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