DASC Peer Mentor

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

1d • $15

About The Position

First-Year Data Science (FYDS) Peer Mentors are assigned an average of 10 incoming First-Year Data Science students with whom they meet individually for 30 minutes each week. FYDS Peer Mentors refer these students to appropriate campus resources, provide a mature and ethical viewpoint, assist with problems or issues (not from a counseling perspective), serve as a guide to ensure success, provide accurate information, and help students have a positive outlook on their journey to earning their data science degree. FYDS Peer Mentors also serve as a liaison between the FYDS staff and students as well as a positive role model and ambassador on behalf of the Data Science Program. FYDS Peer Mentors must attend all trainings, workshops, and special events. FYDS Peer Mentors must inform the FYDS program staff immediately of any issues or concerns with their assigned mentees and update student grades in a prompt and timely manner. FYDS Peer Mentors must also perform any additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas majoring in Data Science who has completed DASC 10003/H and DASC 12203/H
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with an average of 10 incoming First-Year Data Science students for 30 minutes each week.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources.
• Provide a mature and ethical viewpoint.
• Assist with problems or issues (not from a counseling perspective).
• Serve as a guide to ensure success.
• Provide accurate information.
• Help students have a positive outlook on their journey to earning their data science degree.
• Serve as a liaison between the FYDS staff and students.
• Be a positive role model and ambassador on behalf of the Data Science Program.
• Attend all trainings, workshops, and special events.
• Inform the FYDS program staff immediately of any issues or concerns with assigned mentees.
• Update student grades in a prompt and timely manner.
• Perform any additional duties as required.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed