McLaughlin College - Peer Mentor Leader
Program: Peer Mentor Program
Unit / Department: McLaughlin College
Job Type: Leadership, Peer Leader Roles
Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.
Number of Positions Available: 7
Type of Position: Paid
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour
Employment Term: September 2022-April 2023
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week
Job Description:
The Peer Mentor program serves all LA&PS students by fostering the academic and organizational skills necessary for academic and personal success across LA&PS affiliated disciplines and works to promote active student engagement through social and community building initiatives. Through group workshops and one-on-one consultation services, the Peer Mentor Leader promotes independent learning by working with students to develop university-level learning skills and strategies, enhanced self-awareness about themselves, and improved academic confidence and success. Social and community building initiatives will contribute a student's sense of conn
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate York student
- McLaughlin-affiliated student is preferred- to check your College affiliation, visit https://colleges.yorku.ca/affiliations/
- High academic standing
- Previous relevant experience with peer mentoring, tutoring or other peer support at a post-secondary, preferably university level
- Previous experience as a Peer Mentor volunteer is preferred
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
- Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students
- Students who are a good fit for this position are dynamic, approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of emotional intelligence combined with excellent adaptability, organizational skills, and team-building skills
Skills
- Experience-based knowledge of effective study strategies and learning skills
- Extensive knowledge of York University and McLaughlin College specific resources
- Ability to liaise with campus partners including but not limited to: Learning Skills Services, Career Centre, and LA&PS Academic Advising
- Experience with project management tools such as MS Teams, Slack, etc.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of the academic support needs of students
- Ability to work supportively with students in a confidential and professional manner
- Demonstrated commitment to peer academic support and the value of post-secondary education
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Some graphic design/ artistic ability, marketing and/or communications background is an asset
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume