AEES Peer Mentor Application

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Anika Watson. 

To use the online application, scroll to the bottom of this page. 

Title: AEES Peer Mentor

Reports to: Assistant Head of the Tutoring Center

Salary: Starts at $15.74 per hour; this pay rate is within the Classification 1 wage range as established by the Student Employment center. Work Study and Non-Work Study positions available.

Qualifications

• At least one academic year remaining at WWU 
• Available to work at least 6 hours per week during the academic year 
• Experience using strategies and techniques for learning in a post-secondary setting with the ability to share techniques for academic success  
• Practice developing strategies for success in specific courses of any subject area 
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills 
• Adaptable to a fast-paced work environment 
• Ability to work with students one-on-one and to collaborate with students and colleagues in small groups 
• Ability to present to large groups 
• Technical ability to engage with and learn new digital programs and practices 
• Experience with organizing projects and attending to details 
• Experience with various computer and networking applications (e.g. Office 365, Zoom, and related). 
• Preferred: Language proficiency other than English 
• Preferred: More than one academic year remaining at WWU 

Responsibilities

• Support Western students in the Tutoring Center with empathy, inclusiveness, and integrity 
• Attend AEES seminars and activities
• Perform AEES mentor office hours as necessary
• Perform front desk activities to support students and tutors, including connecting students with tutors and resources, providing referrals, record-keeping, and scheduling, both virtually and face-to-face  
• Coordinate tutors to dispatch service to students and communicate wait-time to students if applicable 
• Actively develop competency with student success best practices, and strategies to build academic skills 
• Participate in academic support and outreach activities, e.g. facilitating study skills appointments and presentations, leading tours, and representing the Tutoring Center at information fairs and to other campus organizations  
• Arrive on-time for all scheduled shifts 
• Participate in professional development as necessary

Benefits

• Develop interpersonal, professional, and leadership skills 
• Gain career-relevant work experience 
• Improved mastery of study strategies and student success best practices 
• Opportunity to help create a vibrant and inclusive learning community 
• Work on campus with sick leave and flexible hours 
• Eligible for Student Employee scholarships 

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