AY2627 Peer Mentor - Compass Program (Non-Work-Study)
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Summary
Peer mentors accompany students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to classes and tutoring sessions. They also support course assignments and encourage social integration within the campus community.
Job Description
AY2627 Peer Mentor - Compass Program (Non-Work-Study)
The Compass Program is a 4-year inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Compass enables students to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals through a supportive, person-centered approach: https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/health-sciences/academic-programs/compass-program.php
Compass is currently hiring peer-mentors for AY 2026-2027. This is a paid position that offers mentors flexibility of schedule, with most staff typically working about 5 hours a week on average.
Peer-mentors accompany Compass students to classes, support them in tutoring sessions and supporting course assignments, as well as social hangouts and encouraging socialization throughout the campus community. Prior experience supporting individuals with IDD is not required and training is provided for all new and returning staff,
The mentoring position is a wonderful paraprofessional/entry-level position for undergraduate and graduate students as it offers a variety of experiences which can support future career trajectories.
Applicants do not require federal work study to apply. Undergraduate and graduate level students are invited to apply.
Applicants can submit credentials: https://duq.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2J89nGXjsRn1C6
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Dr. Katie Kovalsky, Assistant Director: [email protected]
Dr. Alia Pustorino-Clevenger, Director: [email protected]
Students in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences (RSHS) are exposed to a broad liberal arts education with emphasis on understanding the scientific, theoretical and theologic constructs of the world.
The academic programs focus on the scientific theories, which support the skilled ethical practice of the various professions, coupled with a strong appreciation and understanding of spiritual values.
All aspects of the students' education are coupled with an awareness and sensitivity of the human response to the functional limitations in various social and health care delivery contexts.
The ultimate goal of the educational programs within the RSHS at Duquesne University is to educate truly outstanding health care professionals and citizens capable of explaining, investigating, and delivering the highest level of quality care with kindness, dignity, responsibility, and respect.
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Students in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences (RSHS) are exposed to a broad liberal arts education with emphasis on understanding the scientific, theoretical and theologic constructs of the world.
The academic programs focus on the scientific theories, which support the skilled ethical practice of the various professions, coupled with a strong appreciation and understanding of spiritual values.
All aspects of the students' education are coupled with an awareness and sensitivity of the human response to the functional limitations in various social and health care delivery contexts.
The ultimate goal of the educational programs within the RSHS at Duquesne University is to educate truly outstanding health care professionals and citizens capable of explaining, investigating, and delivering the highest level of quality care with kindness, dignity, responsibility, and respect.
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
