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Peer Mentoring»Commercial 

The Educational Opportunity Program seeks qualified
individuals for the position of Peer Mentor for our incoming first year class.

Peer Mentors establish a helping relationship with their assigned first year students.
The objective of this relationship is to provide support for first-year students as they
adjust to their college experience. Peer Mentors work in conjunction with their
assigned EOP Advisor. Their role is to strongly encourage the first-year students to
fully utilize the support services that the EOP provides. The primary focus of our
department is to help foster student growth and development in and outside of the
classroom. In doing so, we take a very active and direct role in dealing with our
students in matters of academic, financial, personal and career concerns. 
Peer Mentor's caseloads consist of approximately 5 to 7 first year students.
Peer Mentors work approximately 7 - 10 hours per week. The number of work hours
depends on time spent with first year students outside of required meetings. 
Peer Mentors are encouraged to attend campus activities with their protégés at the
Peer Mentors discretion.

Responsibilities of this position include,but are not limited to:

Monthly meetings with the Peer Mentoring Program Counselor. Bi-weekly meetings
with first-year students. Monthly contact with EOP Advisor and Occasional
participation in the Key Issues in the Education of Under-Represented Students
course required of all first-year students (if schedule allows). The course is held
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:50A.M -12:05P.M. Peer Mentors may be asked by the
instructor to team teach one or two class sessions. Peer Mentors attend at least
one Open House. Attendance with first-year protégés at various First-Year Student
Initiatives, as well as other college functions concerning college adjust-ment issues,
campus services, etc. Precise documentation concerning hours worked. Other duties
assigned by the Peer Mentoring Program Counselors.

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time matriculated student at the State University of New York at
New Paltz for the spring semester previous to the appointment period.

Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above.

Ability to work collaboratively.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

Must be enrolled full time for the fall semester.

Good utilization of EOP services.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits:

$9.15 per hour.

Gain great job experience!

Gain great leadership experience!

Enhance personal growth and development!

Gain valuable experience in the following areas:

Counseling

Communication

Time management

Organization

Gain hands-on experience working with a diverse student population!

Build your professional resume!

Peer Mentors will be paid through College Work Study or Temp. Services funds.