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Position Details
Position Details
Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Comments to Applicants
All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: student-employment-list-of-acceptable-documents.pdf
Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2600058
Job Title
Project Success Peer Mentor
Job Category
Regular Student Job
Job Type
Regular Student Jobs
Position Class Code
82100 - Student - Unrestricted
Student Pay Grade
999
Hourly Wage/Salary
10.00
Job Summary/Basic Function
The primary role of the Project Success Peer Mentor (PSPM) is to be a champion for Student Academic Success. The Peer Mentor is a student whose responsibility focuses on helping first year students in their academic transition to Indiana State University. They work directly with campus resources to support, facilitate, and promote academic excellence and achievement. Peer Mentors are selected based on their knowledge of the university, demonstrated academic success and their ability to role model academic achievement. Additionally, PMs must have the capacity to show concern and sensitivity toward others.
Specific Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm; Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm, according to student availability
Desired Start Date
08/14/2026
Open Date
08/06/2026
Close Date
09/06/2026
Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED
Required Field(s) of Study
N/A
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule weekly meetings with assigned mentees (in groups no larger than 6 mentees), these meetings should be held for a minimum of 30 minutes every week with meeting notes recorded in detail. (Due to Covid these meetings may be held in person or via an online format).
-Develop a relationship with assigned mentees that promotes personal and academic growth and open dialogue
-Become familiar with university resources and refer students appropriately.
- Build individual relationships with residents by serving as an academic role model to first year students.
- Promote campus and community engagement by promoting, co-sponsoring, and attending hall programs, student life programs, and other academically focused events such as theatre performances, speaker series, etc...
- Attend and participate in fall and winter training.
- Attend and participate in all weekly staff meetings and all-staff development/training as required