College Work Study Program (DREAM Peer Mentor)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: College Work Study Program (DREAM Peer Mentor)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Advising and Academic Support

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The DREAM Peer Coaching Model is a program that assists students in adapting to the college environment so new and returning students can meet their educational and personal goals. D.R.E.A.M. stands for Dependable, Responsive, Excellent, Advisor and Mentor. The five pillars, as identified in the name, will serve to guide the ongoing training and expectations for the DREAM team.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Role models that display appropriate social behavior and skills.
• Punctual, informative, and reliable and responsive in the execution of all assigned duties.
• Considerate, courteous, friendly, and cooperative with fellow peers and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality with peer's personal information, such as contact information.
• Maintain weekly communication with your assigned peers with an openness to on-call support for 1-2 hours per week and small group support during critical advising milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  
  • If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
    
• Completed 12 semester hours or more
  
• 2.75 GPA
  
• Available to work 10 hours per week
  
• Attend Peer Coaching training session

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or
feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

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

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.