This position is only open to current Pacific University undergraduate students who are participating in the TRIO Program.
Title of Position: NWS - TRIO Peer Mentor 26-27
Department Name, location of department: TRIO Program Office, AuCoin Hall, Forest Grove Campus
Purpose of Position: This is an in-person, part-time (5 hours/week) role that will serve multiple functions. Peer mentors will serve as mentors for incoming first-year and transfer students participating in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. Peer mentors will also help design and eventually lead SSS workshops and social events. Peer mentors will serve as ambassadors to help prospective participants understand the potential benefits of joining TRIO. They will represent TRIO on campus by participating in classroom visits, facilitating events, and helping their peers navigate questions about the college experience. Peer mentors will advise, guide, and be a resource to TRIO students.
Length of employment: October-May, 2026-2027 academic year. 5hr/week average.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly attend scheduled monthly one-on-one or group meetings with mentees.
- Plan and facilitate workshops in topics like academic planning, time management, scholarships, financial literacy, professional development and internships, in collaboration with TRIO staff.
- Attend weekly leadership meetings with TRIO SSS staff.
- Participate in TRIO SSS recruitment activities including: tabling, classroom visits, etc.
- Plan, promote and carry out monthly TRIO SSS social events.
- Develop and maintain TRIO social media and newsletter.
- Record contacts with mentees on StudentAccess (TRIO Database).
- Assist mentees and fellow participants with navigating Pacific University online tools, including TRIO Moodle, BoxerOnline and other online services.
- Help mentees with goal setting, and professional and personal development.
- Refer students to appropriate university resources as needed.
- Troubleshoot and provide feedback on TRIO SSS policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies to Practice:
- Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.
- Ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the internet.
- Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and understand the value of diverse perspectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal and to lead, guide, or organize groups effectively.
Supervisor Name: Abby Thomas
Recruiter Name & Email: Abby Thomas, abby.thomas@pacificu.edu
Wage rate: $16.80, minimum wage