Engineering Peer Mentor (45 Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

02/03/2025

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

First Year Engineering Mentors

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Engineering Peer Mentor is responsible for the following job duties:

Meet weekly for 30 minutes with each student who can range from first-year engineering students to transfer engineering students
Serve as liaison between the First-Year Engineering Program staff and students
Serve as a positive role model and ambassador on behalf of the College of Engineering
Refer students to appropriate campus resources
Provide a mature and ethical viewpoint
Assist with problems or issues to the best of your ability in the moment
Serve a guide to ensure students success during first year and ultimate graduation from the College of Engineering
Help students have a positive outlook on their journey to earning their engineering degree
Provide accurate information
Initiate and develop open communication and interaction with students
Attend all trainings, workshops, and special events
Meet routinely with Peer Mentor Coordinator and Lead Mentor for supervision meeting
Inform Student Services Specialist immediately of any issues/concerns and excessive missed meetings with students
Update student grades into grade spreadsheet in a prompt and timely manner weekly
Perform any additional duties assigned by Student Services Specialist

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