Career Center/Mentorship Office- Peer Mentor (2026-27)

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Position Information

Requisition Number Stu774P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Career Center/Mentorship Office- Peer Mentor (2026-27) Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Stipend

Position Summary Information

Hours per week 2-5 hours per month Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Career Center/Mentorship Office seeks students to serve as peer mentors. Peer Mentors are enthusiastic representatives of Millersville University who commit to being a resource for students. Peer Mentors address students' questions, which may include what it is really like to be a student at MU, how to manage time effectively, how to get involved on campus, and other questions related to the college transition.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled Millersville University Student
• Have completed at least 24 credits at MU
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Available to work 3-5 hours per month for a full academic year, from August-May
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills and a willingness to accept responsibility
• Demonstrate role model behavior. Candidates must be in good disciplinary standing. Personal Conduct Probation or a Disciplinary Reprimand within the last twelve months disqualifies you for the position.
• Willing to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to complete three background clearances: PA State Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications Job Duties

Tasks may include the following:

• Serve as a Peer Mentor for at least one student
• Communicate with students in person, via text, Skype, and/or phone, spending at least two hours per month communicating with each mentee
• Log at least two conversations per month with each mentee during the academic year
• Provide the Mentorship Office with feedback on how to improve the program (complete all surveys, user interviews, etc. when requested)
• Participate in peer mentor training

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift

Posting Open Date 08/10/2026 Posting Close Date 09/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.

Resumes are optional.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15229

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your current major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.

• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.

• No.

• • This position requires that you complete three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have the three clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you need to complete them?

(Open Ended Question)