FYE Peer Mentoring Graduate Assistant

6 days ago


Huntsville, Texas, United States Sam Houston State Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support our Peer Mentoring initiatives in First Year Experience. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the First-Year Experience Assistant Director to develop and implement training programs for peer mentors, promote academic success, and foster meaningful connections with SHSU Faculty and Staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver training programs for peer mentors to enhance their skills and knowledge
  • Build and maintain peer mentor schedules, including floor hours, offsite locations, and UNIV 1101 assignments
  • Manage Campus Connect to input peer mentor appointment availabilities and verify appointment Summary Report completion
  • Create activities and trainings for weekly meetings with FYE peer mentors to aid with team building and ongoing peer mentor professional development
  • Assist the welcome desk with tasks such as greeting guests, answering the FYE phone, checking in appointments, monitoring peer mentor appointments, and rescheduling appointments when necessary
  • Contribute to the creation and design of digital media for course content, announcements, and events
  • Support various FYE departmental initiatives, including GUIA training, progress report campaigns, call campaigns, registration assistance, convocation, new student orientation, SHSU common reader, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding peer mentors
  • Other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff
  • Strong ability to discuss difficult or sensitive topics while maintaining rapport and trust with students
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to seek consultation with supervisor and colleagues
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective time management & self-initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (in person, virtually, and telephone)
  • Computer Skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom, Blackboard, Canva or other design software)
About Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression.


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