Position Summary

Strengthening Indigenous Student Success (SISS) Native American Peer Mentors are responsible for helping their fellow peers, or mentees, develop characteristics and skills that will allow them to transition smoothly into the college environment. Mentors will foster positive, supporting relationships with mentees by offering guidance, support, and encouragement.

Mentors must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial environment. This is a temporary, part-time (15-19 hours per week), non-benefits eligible position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists mentees in developing characteristics and skills to allow transition into the college environment

Fosters positive, supporting relationships with mentees by offering guidance, support and encouragement

Provides one-on-one and group mentoring to assigned mentees

Keeps consistent documentation of mentee meetings

Assists mentees in locating and using various resources on and off campus

Helps mentees feel connected to CCC environment

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Coconino Community College and resources available. Familiarity with mentoring strategies and college study skills. Skilled in interpersonal interactions, to include written and oral communication. Ability to work independently as well as in culturally diverse team environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current student or alumnus of Coconino Community College. Completion of at least 25 college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Must be in good academic standing. Peer Mentors will report directly to the SISS Program Coordinator.