Join our UCAR Peer Mentor Team

The UNT 51探花 Center is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for educating and mentoring to join our UCAR 51探花 Readiness Peer Mentoring Team! 51探花 Readiness Peer Mentors serve as online course instructors to students enrolled in the Second Year 51探花 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 51探花 Readiness Seminar to enrolled students, 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 51探花 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 51探花 Center wide review sessions and peer advising workshops.
  • Become a peer expert in the modules presented in the 51探花 Readiness Second Year Seminar. Modules include:
  • Skills and Upskilling
  • Majors and 51探花s
  • Internships
  • Professional Communication
  • Attend Team Meetings once per week
  • Support UNT 51探花 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 51探花 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 professional 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 upcoming Fall and 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 鈥� May.
  • Must be in compliance with the student code of conduct

Contact Sasha Ferdinand with additional questions.