Graduate Employee - Student Success Initiatives- Peer Mentoring (Student Worker) at InsideHigherEd

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Graduate Employee - Student Success Initiatives- Peer Mentoring (Student Worker)

Graduate Employee

No

Student Success Initiatives

Division of Academic Affairs

In-person, 20 hours per week to span the standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm business week. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.

• $10,000 based on 9-month appointment for the academic year.
• 3-month summer appointment based on need.
• $1,100 each month.

Graduate Student (Master’s/Doctoral)

This position is available starting on September 1 and is for the entire 2025–26 academic year.

This role will support Peer Mentoring initiatives in First Year Experience under the guidance of the First-Year Experience Assistant Director. The FYE/Peer Mentoring Graduate Assistant will assist in training and program development for peer mentors who are embedded into UNIV 1101 courses. This position will work one-on-one and in group settings to promote academic success, student engagement, personal development, and meaningful connections with SHSU Faculty, Staff, and resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support FYE peer mentors through developing in-class activities to promote student engagement
• Build and maintain peer mentor schedules including floor hours, offsite locations, and UNIV 1101 assignments
• Manage Campus Connect by inputting peer mentor appointment availabilities and verifying appointment Summary Report completion
• Create activities and trainings for weekly meetings with FYE peer mentors to aid with team building and ongoing peer mentor professional development
• Assist the welcome desk with tasks such as greeting guests, answering the FYE phone, checking in appointments, monitoring peer mentor appointments, and rescheduling appointments when necessary
• Contribute to the creation and design of digital media for course content, announcements, and events.
• Support various FYE departmental initiatives including, but not limited to GUIA training, progress report campaigns, call campaigns, registration assistance, convocation, new student orientation, SHSU common reader, etc.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding peer mentors
• Other relevant duties as assigned

This position is very high in student contact and requires an individual who demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Strong ability to discuss difficult or sensitive topics while maintaining rapport and trust with students
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to seek consultation with supervisor and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management & self-initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (in person, virtually, and telephone)
• Computer Skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom, Blackboard, Canva or other design software)

08/15/2025

Samantha Aldrich-Wollgast

936-294-2231

[email protected]

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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