Description: TRiO Peer Mentors will be assigned one to three “mentees,” ideally with similar interests, majors or minors, and will meet with them to provide an additional layer of support and guidance from a student-based perspective. A typical one-on-one meeting might consist of the mentor and mentee meeting to talk about how the mentee’s semester is going, see what questions they have, offer peer-to-peer advice and refer them to campus resources. TRiO Mentor positions are meant to provide a solid leadership and professional development opportunities for selected Mentors. TRiO Mentors will be paid a stipend of $150 per semester.

Qualifications: For consideration, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Good academic standing 2.5 GPA or higher
Clear judicial record at Salisbury University
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills or potential
Availability and commitment to meeting with mentee/s
Must be able to attend all trainings and meetings as scheduled
Set a positive tone for interaction, demonstrating responsibility and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities: TRiO Peer Mentors will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

Meet face to face with your mentee(s) at least once a month and have weekly contact (email or phone, texting alone is not sufficient) for communication as well as academic and social development.
Act as a positive role model guiding the mentee(s) through interaction, by demonstrating responsibility, and respect for others’ rights, feelings, lifestyles, and diverse backgrounds.
Attend all required training and workshops to enhance mentoring skills.
Submit weekly mentoring log to document contact hours (due by Friday at 5pm.)
Conduct monthly updates with mentee, and exchange information pertinent to the mentee’s professional and academic goals.
Use technology on a weekly basis to communicate with mentees through portals such as Twitter, Facebook or email.
Refer mentees to appropriate SU/community related resources as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with mentees and other TRiO mentors, as well as faculty and staff.
Notify the TRiO Achieve program of any concerns that could affect the success of the mentorship.
Notify the TRiO Achieve administrative staff if at any time a mentee terminates his/her involvement with the mentoring program.
Maintain a professional demeanor and optimistic attitude, which includes, but is not limited to, being on time; dressing appropriately; meeting deadlines; managing personal/professional time; using appropriate language and humor.

If you are interested in being a TRiO Peer Mentor please complete the Peer Mentoring Application (PDF) and return to TRiO ACHIEVE SSS, GUC 228.

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