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Location: North Adams, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Wed Apr 5 2023 Job Description:

Join other student leaders in supporting and facilitating the successful transition of new students to MCLA. The role of the Summer First-Year Experience Peer Mentor is to help MCLA students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to a student's success in college. The Summer First-Year Experience Peer Mentor will work within The L.E.A.D. Academy and Orientation Program which provides a comprehensive academic and student life orientation. This combined program includes college, career, and life readiness skills such as academic, personal, career goal setting, learning strategies, and developing an understanding of the MCLA curriculum and academic resources. The Peer Mentor will undergo training and assist in the execution of the Program. The Peer Mentor is an official representative of MCLA and thus has high expectations for their employment.

Specific Responsibilities :
Welcome and lead first-year and transfer students through the updated version of the L.E.A.D. Academy and Orientation Program directly before the Fall 2023 semester
Responsible for presenting workshops and running sessions
Lead icebreakers and group discussions
Assist in academic advising
Perform clerical tasks and assist with administrative functions
Serve as a liaison between new students and families and College offices/services
Provide campus tours
Help ease the transition of new students into college life by acting as a positive role model
Be a team player and create good working relations among the staff
Partner with Faculty and Staff Success Coaches
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
Must be available for training from Monday, May 8, 2023 - Friday, May 12, 2023, and for the program August 22, 2023 - September 5, 2023
Minimum 2.0 G.P.A. and be in good academic standing
Applicant must be in good disciplinary standing with the College
Must have completed at least one semester at MCLA and currently enrolled as a full-time MCLA student
Maintain the First-Year Experience Mentor position as the only source of employment during the training, L.E.A.D. Academy and Orientation Program
Good standing must be kept throughout the entire term of your position. Conditional employment may be an option after discussing these details
Maintain a high level of professionalism (appropriate attire, punctuality, alertness, etc.) during training and the Orientation sessions

Qualifications : A Summer First-Year Experience Peer Mentor must possess a variety of qualities. We are looking for students who have a strong skill set or the potential to acquire the following skills through training:

Commitment to assisting students and families with their adjustment to college
Ability to work with both individuals and groups
Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
Enthusiasm for MCLA and for being a student
Positive, clear communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Leadership potential
Problem solving abilities
Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with student records
Creativity
Dependability/reliability
Maturity
General knowledge of MCLA services and policies
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite
Layout and Design skills
Able to work long hours during nights and weekends
Able to multitask and complete projects within a given schedule

Additional Information:
Total compensation for each peer mentor is $2,500.

This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, activities and employment practices. The college complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Patrick Connelly

Dean of Title IX and Student Wellness

Phone: (413) 662-5127

Email: Patrick.Connelly@mcla.edu

Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424

Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172

Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

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