Peer Mentoring Program Specialist - Graduate Assistant (California Campus)
If you have not yet been accepted to PennWest and are interested in applying for this position, please contact Carrie Pavtis at PAVTIS@PENNWEST.EDU or 724-938-1682.
The Peer Mentoring Office is seeking a 300-hour Graduate Assistant during the Spring 2023 semester. The Peer Mentoring Program is a campus-wide initiative housed within the Office of Student Outreach and Success Success. The mentoring program matches upper-level student volunteers with new incoming PennWest California students to assist them with their transition to the University.
This is an on-campus based position, no remote work.
The selected Graduate Assistant may also assist the Office of Student Outreach and Success with tasks, programming, and initiatives, as needed.
These positions require dynamic individuals who will be completing work-intensive tasks. Graduate Assistants will gain experience in further sharpening their communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and interdependently
• Ability to take direction and follow through
• Illustrate experience in giving presentations
• Ability to complete detail-oriented work
• Exhibit strong interpersonal & communication skills, in person, on the phone, and in written correspondence
• Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience as a mentor is preferred, but not required
• Must be considered a full-time graduate student (at least 9 credits per semester)