New Student Programs Peer Mentor

New Student Programs Peer Mentor

The New Student Programs (NSP) Peer Mentor is an upper-level student (1+ years completed as a post-high school college student) who assists in mentoring first-year in college and transfer students to acclimate themselves to the university setting. The NSP Peer Mentor helps connect new students with university resources, initiates social and academic opportunities, and helps provide a holistic experience for first-year and transfer students. The New Student Programs (NSP) Peer Mentor reports to the Director of New Student Programs.

Essential Functions

• Peer Mentorship: Provides mentorship to students in academic and college skill-building, navigating classes and accessing university resources. Meets with mentees to connect and guide them through their first year at UIW. Serves as a role model for first-year and transfer students by encouraging and modeling a successful balance of academic and college life, actively participating in classes and campus activities, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and being an active member of the UIW community.
• Community Development: Maintains a strong presence in the NSP student lounge by maintaining office hours (10-12 hours per week), facilitating events, and being available during high-need periods such as class registration and finals. Takes the initiative to get to know visitors to the NSP lounge and events by engaging in conversation and encouraging participation in activities. Maintains a visible role on campus and is available and approachable to students. Assists in planning and coordinating purposeful NSP programs and activities for students.
• Other Duties: Attends and participates in peer mentor training and meetings organized by the Director of New Student Programs. Maintains frequent communication with other peer mentors, Director of New Student Programs (NSP), the NSP Graduate Assistant, and other office staff. Participates in Fall and Spring Commencement ceremonies. Assists the Director of New Student Programs with events related to the UIW Parent and Family Association.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Intermediate skills in Canva and different social media platforms. Ability to learn and enact specific policies and procedures associated with the Office of New Student Programs. Ability to work in a team-driven environment. Intermediate data entry skills to maintain records, including tracking visitors to the NSP lounge and events. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

• Required Education: Current upper level student (1+ years completed as a post-high school college student). Minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

• Required Work Experience: None.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high volume customer service environment.

• Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations: None.

• Work Hours

• Monday – Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., up to 15 hours a week. Evening and weekend hours may be scheduled due to NSP program and event commitments.

• Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs., stand, bend, and reach to perform various tasks as needed. Must be able to navigate campus.

• Posting Details

• Posting Details

• Posting Number STU1636

• PO Number of Vacancies 5

• Job Type Part Time

• Job Category Students

• Desired Start Date Multi-Hire Pool Yes

• Position End Date (if temporary)

• Reports to Director of New Student Programs

• Salary Open Date 07/23/2026

• Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

• Special Instructions to Applicant EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

• Student Class Schedule

• Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Other Document

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current UIW student? Yes, I am a doctoral student Yes, I am a graduate student Yes, I am a senior Yes, I am a junior Yes, I am a sophomore Yes, I am a freshman No, I am not a UIW student