Develop and maintain a peer relationship focused on helping new students make a smooth transition, acclimate to campus, and establish a sense of belonging.
Applicants must be a Utah State University Blanding enrolled student.
This Peer Mentor position is in Monument Valley.
Responsibilities Assess assigned students’ needs and develop an individual plan to provide personalized support, monitor, and assess student progress toward short-term and long-term goals.Utilize the Student Support System to plan and report academic quality interventions.Maintain communication with the course instructor, provide feedback and assist in the communication between students and instructors.Utilize Meta-cognition skills to plan and effectively facilitate students’ learning process.Post-session plans, worksheets, or other materials, and required reflections on the Student Support System.Become a source of encouragement and support to students with academic difficulty and risk of failure as identified in the Early Alert Report System.Work with NASNTI Director and the Director of Programs to identify resources to help students enhance personal development and career growth. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Be a Utah State University Blanding enrolled studentHave a solid academic background in Math, Science, and/or English with a minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative)Be available to tutor after school hours and some eveningsHave access to reliable transportation to and from the tutoring sitePosition contingent on a successful completion of a background checkPreferred Qualifications:
Conversant in Navajo language and cultureKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Have good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsBe friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary $14.00 per hour ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
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About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
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*updated 09/2023
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