Applications are now closed. Thank you to all applicants for your interest!
Rate of Pay: $17.20 - $17.50
Hours: Fall/Winter Up to 15hrs/week Summer: Up to 35hrs/week
Work Location: York University Markham Campus – 1 University Blvd, Markham, ON
Job Purpose:
The Student Success Mentor is responsible for providing peer support by sharing information and promoting programs and services that assist in the development and attainment of student goals.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of a permanent staff member, the Student Success Mentor may be responsible for some or all the following tasks:
- Provide peer support by identifying student needs and make informed referrals to financial, academic, career and health resources on campus.
- Promote awareness and assist students with obtaining information about available programs and services.
- Share experiences, guidance and information through mentorship conversations and responding to questions and concerns.
- Facilitate group session to disseminate information via presentations.
- Acts as an ambassador and role model by helping students navigate York University’s processes and procedures
- Assist with planning and implementing program initiatives, activities and campus events.
- Develop website and social media content to creatively collaborate with students to share ideas, provide information and promote events.
- Collaborate with campus partners to develop and promote mentorship programs.
- Stay well-informed on emerging and diverse programs.
- Assist with collecting and documenting program data, evaluations and outcomes.
- Draft reports, conduct research and develop resources.
- Assist with special projects and administrative duties.
- Attend and participate in team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Skills:
- Must be enrolled as a York student.
- Ability to communicate with others to explain and share information.
- Ability to collaborate and work with others to complete a shared goal.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Ability to provide insight and suggestions to support individuals in making informed decisions.
- Ability to understand and relate to others.
- Ability to plan social activities, programs and events that contribute to an engaged community.
- Ability to foster a shared sense of community.