RATE OF PAY: $17.75 per hour*
SUMMER HOURS OF WORK: Up to 10 hours per week
FALL/WINTER HOURS OF WORK: TBD
*Confirmation of positions and wages are subject to approval
Job Description
The Peer Mentorship Program is designed to foster student engagement, development and academic success while building student leadership capacity through mentorship. Reporting to the Student Success Coordinator, the Peer Mentorship Coordinator will work with student leaders from the student clubs to continue to develop, plan and organize the Peer Mentorship Program.
Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the Student Success Coordinator and works in cooperation with the Heads of Calumet & Stong Colleges, the Director, Student & Academic Services & Strategic Initiative, the Manager, Student Success and Stakeholder Engagement, the Student Success Coordinators, the Administrative & Events Coordinator, and student organizations.
Work Performed – Basic Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews all Calumet and Stong Colleges materials related to Peer Mentoring
- Meets with Calumet and Stong Colleges leaders (Heads of Colleges, staff leaders and student leaders) to gain an understanding of the vision and the work currently being undertaken within the Colleges
- Conducts literature searches and environmental scans and writes reports related to Peer Mentoring, if requested
- Facilitate regular meetings and ongoing communication with Club Peer Mentoring Coordinators
- Create content and resources to be used in the Peer Mentoring program
- Develop professional development modules for the Peer Mentors and Club Peer Mentoring Coordinators
- Prepare templates for weekly email communications between the Peer Mentors and their Mentees
- Create and revise training for new Peer Mentors
- Communicates with college administration and attends all Calumet College and Stong College Offices’ team meetings as required.
- Assists in analyzing the effectiveness of the Peer Mentoring Program, e.g., evaluation forms, reflection exercises, etc.
- Maintains and updates a policy and procedures manual related to Peer Mentoring
- Participates in mandatory training and office orientation
- Maintains and updates a comprehensive set of records
- Consistently acts as a role model by abiding by the Student Code of Conduct; takes a proactive approach in building a community based on mutual respect, consideration and open-mindedness.
- Liaises with other resources available at York for student writing such as the Learning Commons at Scott Library, the Writing Centre and Learning Skills
- Completes other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- A commitment to student engagement, learning and peer mentorship
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in peer leading situations
- Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (Excel), word processing and knowledge of PowerPoint is required
- Experience in program design or policy planning is an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Forms, MachForms and/or Event Brite (or desire to learn) is an asset
- Demonstrated participation in and/or knowledge of Student Success Programs at Calumet and Stong Colleges is required
- Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students and of campus life.
- Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
- Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on new initiatives
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a team with students, volunteers, staff and faculty
- Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of Emotional Intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills
To learn more about the Peer Mentoring program and our Student Success programs please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/student-success-programs/