Position: Peer Mentor

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal assistance to students participating in the Mentoring Program;

• Help in the development of skills necessary for mentee to succeed at WCU;

• Establish list of expectations for mentees;       

• Guide mentee in the development of goals;

• Motivate mentee toward achieving excellence;

• Serve as a role model; resource person, confidante and friend;

• Refer mentee to appropriate departments and/or staff;

• Participate in mentoring orientation program;

• Commit to serve as mentor for at least one academic year;

• Encourage mentee to foster his/her own development by attending co-curricular programs;

• Meet with mentees once per week;

• Meet with Coordinator of Mentoring Program on a weekly basis;

• Maintain confidentiality, except in cases of emergency;

• Submit summaries of meetings with mentee once per week.

Benefits:

• Assist university with its efforts to improve retention and graduation rates;

• Acquire an increased regard for people of diverse backgrounds;

• Aid students in their adjustment to college life;

• Help new students avoid common academic, social and personal pitfalls;

• Improve listening and communication skills;

• Develop programming skills;

• Enhance time-management and organizational skills.

Remuneration:

• Minimum $6.00 per hour @ 8 hours per week.

Requirements:

1. Peer Mentors must have earned 24 credits or more prior to becoming a staff member with the OMA office.

2. Peer Mentors must possess a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5.

3. Peer Mentors must be able to keep information she/he is provided with confidential.

4. Peer Mentors must possess a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from all backgrounds.

5. Peer Mentors must be in good academic and judicial standing at WCU.

Application Period:
All positions have been filled for 2005-2006 - check back in the fall for 2006-2007 info.

Contact Person:
Kendrick Mickens
Associate Director
Office of Multicultural Affairs
610-436-2562
kmickens@wcupa.edu