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Join our Team!

The UNT 51̽»¨ Center is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for educating and mentoring to join our UCAR 51̽»¨ Readiness Peer Mentoring Team!

51̽»¨ Readiness Peer Mentors serve as online course instructors to students enrolled in the Second Year 51̽»¨ Readiness Seminar (UCAR 2000Z). They are responsible for grading assignments, meeting with students for check-ins, serving as a resource and promoting the benefits of participating in and completing the 51̽»¨ Readiness Seminar to students enrolled, incoming students, and the UNT community.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and grade each Checkpoint and Extra Credit options per Module.
• Advise an assigned group of students (across 2- 4 course sections) participating in the 51̽»¨ Readiness Seminar though the review of Checkpoints via email, zoom, course, or in person.
• Communicate with students through Canvas, 1:1 mentoring sessions, email (Outlook) and video call (zoom)
• Assist students in seminar with creating and/or updating Resume, Cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
• Participate in 51̽»¨ Center wide review sessions and peer advising workshops.
• Become a peer expert in the modules presented in the 51̽»¨ Readiness Second Year Seminar. Modules include:
  • Skills and Upskilling
  • Majors and 51̽»¨s
  • Internships
  • Professional Communication
• Attend Team Meetings once per week
• Support UNT 51̽»¨ Center events and initiatives as needed. This includes tabling, event check-in, drop-in resume review assistance and more.

Other Benefits:

• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Online course management experience using Canvas
• Hands-on experience working one-on-one with UNT students
• Direct supervision from a 51̽»¨ Coach and individualized professional development support and 1:1 goal setting discussions
• All Mentors will receive career readiness training on a variety of topics as well as have the opportunity to participate in other professionally developmental opportunities and events.
• Other skills gained include: Technical Skills like Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Canvas, Conducting Online Research, Written and verbal communication skills, organization skills, time management, customer service, peer-to-peer coaching, teamwork, professionalism

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students only
• Must be a current UNT student who will be enrolled for the Fall – Spring semesters
• 2.75 GPA or Higher
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a student at UNT. Preference will be given to sophomore and junior level candidates.
• Successful completion of the UCAR 2000Z Course is preferred
• Must be available to work 15 hours per week, at least 3 days per week consistently from August – May.
• Must be in compliance with the student code of conduct