University Exploration & Advising Center Peer Mentor

UEAC peer mentors work in close cooperation with UEAC academic advisors and coaches to support undergraduate students across the Ƶ Boulder campus by helping them navigate academic requirements and university policies, connect them to campus resources and encourage campus involvement. Our team is a dynamic group who enjoys working with and supporting our campus community.

How to connect with peer mentors

  • Email PESadvising@colorado.edu with questions
  • Stop by the front desk in CASE during business hours (fall/spring semester only)
  • Ask your academic advisor to put you in touch!

Program in Exploratory Studies Peer Mentor

The Program in Exploratory Studies is looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated undergraduate students to serve as Peer Mentors. PES Peer Mentors work in close cooperation with PES staff to support undergraduate students in our program in a variety of capacities. 

 

Responsibilities
  • Serve as frontline support by working at the front desk of the advising office. Front desk duties include providing a high level of customer service to students and families via phone, email, LiveChat, and in-person
  • Provide academic advising by addressing questions, helping navigate various Ƶ portals, and assisting with registration
  • Make accurate referrals to other campus offices and departments
  • Serve as student perspective in cross-campus events, classes, information fairs, and feedback surveys
  • Help plan, host, and attend PES and Design Your Path LLC events
  • Engage in recruitment and promotional initiatives through admissions events, student panels, social media, and other marketing platforms
  • Provide administrative and office management duties as needed, including helping our program managers and advisors with program-specific administrative tasks
  • Support new, incoming students with schedule planning and registration during the New Student Welcome period
  • Attend required trainings to continue learning and developing workplace skills
  • Attend regularly scheduled one-on-one and team meetings
  • Typical work hours fall Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Occasional early morning, later evening, or weekend hours may be required (advance notice will be given)
  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student (not required to have been a PES student) who has completed at least one semester at Ƶ Boulder
  • Be in good standing with the university (>2.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Excellent communication skills, high level of personal responsibility and resourcefulness, and drive for self-motivation and independence
  • Ability to work effectively and non-judgmentally with diverse populations
  • Adhere to FERPA regulations which includes confidentiality of student information
  • Flexibility to jump in where needed (front desk, events, FYXP classes, advising, etc.) 
  • Period of appointment: Available to start immediately (estimated start date is week of September 23)! Fall and spring semesters of the 2024-25 academic year with option to renew for subsequent academic years based on positive performance. Typical work hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. though occasional evenings/weekends may be requested. Special consideration given to students who can work weekday mornings.
  • Training:  Training will occur on the job (paid) and cover Peer Mentor responsibilities and expectations. Weekly check-ins and mid-semester mandatory one-on-one meetings to discuss individual performance and goals.
  • Hours per week:  5-12 hours per week
  • Compensation:  Student employees will be classified as Student-Hourly and earn a wage of $16.00 per hour. Both work-study and non-work-study positions available. DACA students are encouraged to apply. 
  • Benefits: As a student hourly employee, you are eligible for jury duty pay, sick leave and maybe subject to enrollment in the Student Employment Retirement Plan (SERP); Optional Savings Plans 403B, 457, 401k. Sick leave accrues at a rate of 0.034 hours per every 1 hour worked. You are not eligible for fringe benefits such as vacation, unemployment, paid holiday leave and/or tuition remission. Additional information can be found at: .

To apply, email natalie.driscoll@colorado.edu with your resume and cover letter (put subject line as: “PES Peer Mentor Application”). Please address the questions below in your cover letter. Priority deadline to submit your application is September 2, 2024, with offers to interview (via Zoom or in-person) to follow. Special consideration given to students who can work starting immediately and have weekday morning availability. 

  • What interests you in being a Peer Mentor? What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for this role?
  • Describe your experience working (formally or informally) with groups and/or in customer service. Include any examples from high school or college, highlighting any leadership positions you have held.
  • Please share your available hours to work for the Fall 2024 semester (work hour time frame is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)