Peer Mentor-2

Dallas College • Chicago, IL

3d • $24

About The Position

Responsible for providing support in assisting with student’s needs. The support areas may include, but not limited to an introduction to the campus resources, goal setting, and academic planning. Some assignments will be directly in serving first generation Federal Pell Grant recipients and students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Possess oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals within the Dallas College community network.
• Ability to work with at-risk students tutoring in an open lab/self-paced setting.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must have attended at least two (2) semesters at a Dallas College and hold a GPA of 3.0.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required due to travel throughout the Dallas College area locations.
• Official transcripts will be required as proof of completion of two semesters and GPA to confirm requirements.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers routine questions: process forms according to departmental requirements (i.e. progress reports, timesheets, etc.).
• Provides information and assists students with career planning assessment tools, such as but no limited to, SIGI and DISCOVER.
• Plans and schedules activities for student(s) with direct instructions and assistance of supervisor.
• Utilizes the computer to present information to include, but not limited to E-connect, internet searches for college and university information, and financial aid resource with providing guidance and direction to student(s).
• Refer students to supervisor for advanced assistance.
• Assists students in creating a customized course selection guide and academic action plan.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED