Work-Study or Student Peer Mentor

Position Information

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakotas Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education, improving lives and building sustainable communities.

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Hours per Week: 10-19

SUMMARY OF POSITION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting peers with disabilities and/or medical conditions as they acclimate, navigate, and experience college life at Bismarck State College (BSC). Promote the development of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills. Activities may include in-class academic support, homework and study sessions, social events, recreational opportunities, weekly planning, and/or volunteer service-learning activities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain scheduled hours.
• Assist peers to help foster a successful transition to the college environment.
• Plan and enjoy activities with peers. Activities will vary based on the needs of the peer.
• Attend mentor training and meetings.
• Complete Peer Mentor Feedback Forms after scheduled activities with a student peer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current student at BSC
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to participate in BSC campus events and community events
• Academic and study skills if assigned to assist a peer with in-class or academic supports
• Criminal history record check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0
• Experience working with people who have diverse needs
• Experience serving as a peer mentor in an academic setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information or assistance, contact the Human Resources Department at

Human Resources

Meadowlark Building

PO Box 5587

1700 Schafer St.

Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531

bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice).

For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.