Working Warhawk II - Peer Mentor (All Courses)

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Position Title
Working Warhawk II - Peer Mentor (All Courses)

Job Description

Preferred Qualifications

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Department
Experiential Education and Engagement

Number of Vacancies

Job Open Date
11/04/2022

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload your Spring 2023 class schedule to the section titled, "Student
Schedule".

Applications will be collected throughout the Fall 2022 Semester. You are strongly
encouraged to schedule an On-Campus Job Search Assistance appointment with the
AUM Career Development Center before applying.

Peer Mentors for the Experiential Education and Engagement Center ( EEEC ) are undergraduate students who help guide and encourage fellow AUM students. They are class leaders who act as a support system by helping students understand course material and class expectations. The role of a peer mentor can be compared to that of a teaching assistant without the responsibility of grading assignments.

Applicants selected to be a peer mentor will be assigned to work with academic departments and will be expected to work with students in a course approved by that department. The courses that they qualify to work in will be determined based on the courses they have successfully completed as well as their academic and professional goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uphold the mission of Auburn University at Montgomery
• Build community within the classroom
• Provide a student perspective on class discussions
• Encourage reflection and growth
• Lead meaningful and engaging class activities/discussions (implementing active learning strategies, scheduling presentations/guest speakers, planning out of class activities, service-learning, study groups)
• Assist students to aid successful completion of class assignments
• Attend every class meeting and/or lab session for which you are assigned
• Meet with the professor once per week
• Hold office hours (two hours per week) to answer students’ questions about course material (e.g. homework) and other concerns. All office hours must be held in the Library Tower for face-to-face courses. Peer mentors in online courses may host virtual office hours.
• Organize study and other educational activities as requested by professor
• Reinforce class concepts and provide a positive student perspective
• Encourage and coordinate meeting times for AUM events with the class and attend with the group
• Assist students in making connections with appropriate staff and student groups on campus
• Connect students with AUM resources and services
• Model appropriate behavior in and out of the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, Title, IX, etc.
• Maintain open communication with the professor of the course to discuss common needs/concerns of students
• Support the class professor with in-class tutoring and classroom instruction (e.g. facilitating group discussions)
• Complete a weekly log or other documentation requested by the department in which you work detailing your weekly work activities
• Maintain open communication with the administrative associate for each department in which you assist regarding issues with clocking in and out, hours, absences, etc.
• Clock in and out on the time clocks. If you miss a punch, notify your department administrative associate immediately

Attend and complete all scheduled training/meetings for Peer Mentors ( EEEC and Department)


Spring Training: Friday, January 13, 2023


*NOTE: Peer mentors (new and returning) may not begin work until AFTER attending training.


Midterm Check-in: Friday, March 3, 2023


End of Semester Wrap-up: Wednesday, April 26, 2023


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Dedicated to helping others succeed
Confident in your ability to lead
Able to speak in front of a classroom of students
Comfortable leading group discussions
Provide explanations of course subject matter

Minimum qualifications:

A current AUM undergraduate student with a 2.75 GPA (minimum)
Completed two semesters at AUM (full-time status)
Prior successful completion of the course with which you will assist with a B or higher
Complete the application process with all required documents submitted

Special Instructions:

Time commitment for spring semester is five hours per week per course for 15 weeks (75 hours) and seven hours of training and workshops (five hours pre- semester and two hours during the semester in which you are employed). Mentors may be asked to participate in various EEEC activities during the summer semester, such as Orientation, Welcome Week, Mentor/Mentee Meet & Greet, etc.

Mentors are paired with a professor and class based on their experience, schedule, and availability.

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/5792
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Describe any work experience relevant to this position.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. Why are you interested in being a peer mentor?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Name two of your personal strengths and two areas in which you could grow. How would these affect your role as a peer mentor?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. Tell us the three resources at AUM that can help students succeed. Where are these offices located?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. Peer mentors often recognize that their students are struggling or challenged by something before the students realize it for themselves. Tell us one issue that most first-year students find challenging or seem to struggle with or that first-year students should learn.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. Describe a time when you felt overwhelmed. How did you handle that situation?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. How would you balance the peer mentor role with your other responsibilities?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. What do you do when you are confronted with a complex idea or problem that you do not understand?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
9. Tell us about a time when you made a special effort to help someone learn.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. Have you read and understood the duties and responsibilities listed above?
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
11. Please list, in order of preference, in which (freshman and sophomore) courses you would like to be a Peer Mentor. NOTE: Please list 5 or more courses. Applications that do not specify preferred courses will not be considered.
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Student Schedule
2. Professional Reference Sheet
3. Transcript(s)

Optional Documents