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This position is open to enrolled USU Tooele students who would like to serve in a leadership capacity while positively representing the institution and students we serve. This leadership group will assist incoming students and mentor them throughout their first year.

Peer Mentors will make sure students are aware of campus resources and they have the resources to do well academically. Peer Mentors are hired based on their professionalism, personality, skills, and ability to devote adequate time to the position, team and their students.

Students who qualify for Financial Aid Work Study are encouraged to apply. 

This position is only open to students currently enrolled in USU Tooele classes.

This is a temporary position running from the beginning of Fall Semester (August 31, 2026) to the end of Spring Semester (May 4, 2027)

On-Campus ACA Variable. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. work authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Under the direction of the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator Peer Mentors will:

• Mentor and collaborate with a large group of first year students
• Reach out to students who are academically ‘at-risk’
• Will contact students to share a variety of information as requested by the Director of Student Services attend office meetings and participate in campus trainings, events, etc., as assigned by the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
• Attend and assist in the planning of USU 1010 Connections in August
• Fulfill weekly office hours & assist at the front desk when needed
• Maintain good standing in regards to the Student Code of Conduct
• Follow through with all activities, assignments, and duties given

Minimum Qualifications

• Student enrolled in USU Tooele classes
• Maintain 2.7 GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting, collaborating with, and mentoring students
• Completion of at least one semester at USU Tooele

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional listener and communicator who enjoys working with others
• Ability to take direction and complete projects on time
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse population
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Unofficial Transcript to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Answer the following during you application:
  • Are you a student enrolled at USU Tooele?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 07/2026

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

titleix@usu.edu

(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 08/2026