STUDENT - OAOA CSTEP/M PEER MENTOR

Job Description:

OAOA Peer Mentors assist OAOA students with their academic, social, and personal development while at the College and provide general support for the Office. They are also responsible for fostering community and trust within the OAOA community. This position is an opportunity to build professional skills, increase your engagement with the OAOA community, and have a positive impact on your OAOA peers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This position is a student employment position with up to 12 hours each week from August 2026 through May, 2027. 

As a Peer Mentor, you will report directly to the CSTEP Coordinator. Your general responsibilities are as follows: 

General office responsibilities: Maintain contact with OAOA students, event planning, marketing and management, compilation of program evaluations, maintenance of office cleanliness and aesthetics. 

Offer evening and weekend hours (schedules will vary) to allow OAOA students access to the program spaces outside of normal business hours.

Provide academic and socio-emotional support to all students. Foster a sense of community and trust among the office by modeling appropriate risk-taking and self-disclosure. 

Create budgets for and facilitate Peer Mentor events to promote community-building and student development.  

Adhere to strict confidentiality and privacy restraints regarding all students using campus or community based support services. 

Exercise good judgement in representing OAOA and uphold institutional standards. Demonstrate respect for the staff and office policies and procedures. Maintain a flexible and positive attitude with OAOA’s evolving environment.  

Participate in peer mentor development (i.e., PM trainings, 1:1 meetings with PM supervisor, PM meetings, etc.) 

Other specific duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

OAOA Peer Mentors must be familiar with the programs and services offered by the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement. Peer Mentors must demonstrate ability to connect with other students, embrace growth, and understanding of the role that OAOA programs play in our students' lives.

Pay Rate: $16.00

Hiring Manager: Sara Considine

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at [email protected].

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