Student Mentor (ACE- Advising & Retention) Job at Texas A&M University in Laredo

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Student Mentor (ACE- Advising & Retention)

Apply locations Laredo, TX time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-083670

Job Title

Student Mentor (ACE- Advising & Retention)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Advising & Retention

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Peer Mentors assist identified college students with their academic adjustment to Texas A&M International University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform peer mentoring and registration assistance to all freshmen students.

• Attend assigned classes and meet with students.

• Maintain current and confidential student folders.

• Provide academic advising to freshmen students.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with UNIV instructors and University College staff.

• Communicate weekly with students who are absent from mentor meetings,

• Prepare written reports related to student mentoring and other assignments.

• Meet regularly with advising and mentoring for staff meetings, training, and workshops.

• Complete assigned online training within the specified time frame.

• Assist in developing, organizing, and presenting training modules for new mentor orientation.

• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.

• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Must be available both Fall and Spring semesters and must remain enrolled throughout the duration of employment.

• Provide 3-5 references from academic or professional members of the university.

• Include a resume and letter of interest.

Pay of Rate: $9.00/hourly for up to 19 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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