(Student Position) Trio Peer Leader
- Employer
- Northern Wyoming Community College District
- Location
- Sheridan
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
(Student Position) Trio Peer Leader
Department:Student Services
Location:Sheridan
Posting Category:Student - Sheridan
Desired Start Date:08/30/2021
Hourly Rate (if applicable):$ 9.50
Benefits Summary:N/A
Typical Work Schedule:Tentatively 2 positions available; Flexible hours, based on class schedule
Posting Number :20150599P
Job Posting Date:04/05/2021
Initial Review Date:08/01/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Job Summary:The TRIO/College Success Program (CSP) is currently looking for a qualified Peer leader to work with program participants in an individual/group setting. The College Success Program is part of the federally funded TRIO Programs that work to help CSP participants develop as individuals, citizens, and leaders as they successfully obtain their educational goals. The mission of CSP is to retain Northern Wyoming Community College District program participants until they complete their degree, certificate, or transfer to a 4-year institute, and to foster an institutional climate supportive of student success. The program provides the upmost standard of services focusing on four different areas; Academic, Career, Financial, Personal/social, and multicultural student services/assistance. Program participants are students who are underrepresented in college or in need of supportive services.
Reports To:Joseph Aguirre, College Success Program Director
Education/Qualifications:•Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college
•Sheridan College Student currently enrolled
•Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or greater
•Ability to connect with non-traditional/at-risk students in a positive and professional manner
•Great communication and time management skills
•Creativity and networking skills
•Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook
•Clear understanding of FERPA and student confidentiality
•Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
•Preference is given to TRIO/CSP participants
•Standard office environment and conditions apply
Percentage of time:100%
Responsibility/Duty:•Welcome students and community members to the TRIO/College Success Program center by providing excellent customer services.
•Answer calls as needed, relay messages, and assist students in scheduling appointments with staff
•Plan and facilitate program social and cultural events
•Ability to tutor students in successful college skill building (note taking/study skills/time mgmt./ etc.)
•Complete needed program documentation of services
•Attend all program events as requested by the program director
•Contact students that have requested tutoring, set up appointments, and hold regular office hours
•Support the TRIO student organization, create criteria, guidelines, annual activities, and position structure following organizations like Chi Alpha Epsilon or other non-traditional honor groups
Organization
Working at Northern Wyoming Community College District
The Northern Wyoming Community College District is northern Wyoming’s educational epicenter. Encompassing three separate counties, and serving an estimated 4,000 students annually, Sheridan College, Gillette College and outreach centers in Buffalo, Kaycee and Wright, provide the educational framework for Wyoming’s current and future workforce. NWCCD is dedicated to serving the needs of its students through engaging lectures, hands-on learning using state-of-the-art technology, and by employing an enthusiastic staff whose number one goal is student success.
Degree and Training Options
Sheridan College and Gillette College offer associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs.
Advanced Degrees Through Distance Learning
A number of master’s and doctorate programs are available through distance learning agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
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