Become a D.R.E.A.M. Mentor

Peer coach responsibilities

• Provides information concerning campus resources, activities, and services.
• Provides encouragement for peers to stay in college and finish their program through out-of-classroom engagement with touchpoints.
• Guides and encourages mentees toward academic success.
• Models appropriate social behavior and skills.
• Responds to assigned duties in a punctual, informative, reliable and responsive manner.
• Interacts with peers in a considerate, courteous, friendly and cooperative manner.
• Maintains confidentiality with peer’s personal information, such as contact information.
• Maintains weekly communication with assigned peers with an openness to on-call support for 1-2 hours per week, and small group support during critical advising milestones.

Requirements

• Complete 12 semester hours or more
• Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
• Work 15 hours per week with pay
• Attend peer coaching training sessions

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts

Incomplete applications will not be screened.

Duration of Position

This is a year-long commitment. Peer mentors will be expected to work a schedule of approximately 12-15 hours per week. Some weeks may require more or fewer hours, depending on the time of year.

The office will be closed on the following dates each year:

• December 24-January 2
• November 25-29
• April 13-17

Job Openings

There are currently no openings. If you would like to be on a waiting list for a job, please e-mail sthoma11@southwest.tn.edu.

Related Links

• Peer Mentoring Home
• Mentors (Contact Us)
• Become a Mentor
• Find a Mentor