What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor (Student Support Services) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Peer Mentor (Student Support Services)
Location:
Alpine
Department
Student Support Services
Job No.
G99967
Posting Date
01/14/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
01/15/2026
Salary
$9.50 per hour up to 19 hours per week
Required
Work Study/Institutional
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
Is Background Check Required?:
Yes
Peer Mentor (Student Support Services)
Location:
Alpine
Department
Student Support Services
Job No.
G99967
Posting Date
01/14/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
01/15/2026
Salary
$9.50 per hour up to 19 hours per week
Required
- Be enrolled at SRSU: achieve an A or a Bin the course to be tutored.
- Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate competency with others.
- Possess characteristics of responsibility; desire to help others, flexibility.
- Have a flexible time schedule including evenings.
- Able to work 19 hours/week.
- Bilingual skills preferred; background similar to project participants.
- Be involved in campus clubs and organizations.
Work Study/Institutional
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist students ln developing competency in course work.
- Provide one-on-one support and encouragement to help the student develop an increased sense of confidence in his/her own abilities.
- Encourage students to become independent learners by suggesting more adequate study tools.
- Complete required time sheets and record keeping forms.
- Participate in tutor orientation and training sessions.
- Report directly to and attend regularly scheduled meetings with 55S Project Director.
- Assist !n administration of pre-test and periodic assessment of student progress.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
Is Background Check Required?:
Yes
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