What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor: Desert Vista Campus Student Affairs - Temporary, Part-Time position at Pima Community College?
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Position Summary
Hours Per Week: Up to 19.5 hours per week
Department: Desert Vista Campus - Student Affairs
Rate of Pay: $15.45/hour
Student Affairs is looking for a Peer Mentor to work in the Student Services Center (SSC) at Desert Vista Campus. PCC students who serve as Peer Mentors will be expected to attend and participate in Student Affairs training prior to the start of their work assignments. Peer Mentors may also be asked to support other Student Affairs programming as needed (such as FYE-First Year ; New Student Orientation, High School Outreach, etc.) or other Student Services initiatives for new students throughout the semester.
PCC Peer Mentors provide students with a welcome and introduction to the College. Peer Mentors will be responsible for greeting students in person or by phone in the Student Services Centers. Peer Mentors will also support other Student Affairs programming college-wide as needed.
The start date for the position will depend on dates of enrollment.
Hours of Operation are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.
About Temporary Employment
This position has 1 vacant position and will establish a qualified applicant pool for part-time temporary positions. Applications will remain active for 6 months to a year and selected candidates may be contacted as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. The applicant pool will be refreshed annually.
Temporary applicants may be hired for specific assignments or placed in an applicant pool for future opportunities, depending on enrollment levels and business needs. If selected from this pool of applicants, candidates contacted will receive details regarding the specific assignment and will have the opportunity to confirm interest and availability.
We are seeking dedicated part-time temporary employees to join our qualified applicant pool. Selected candidates will be considered for placement as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise.
Part-time temporary roles offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support a diverse population of students in achieving their educational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Peer Mentors will assist with the following, which may include but are not limited to:
Human Resources Contact Information
Some roles may have additional, job-specific questions to better assess your qualifications. We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
Hours Per Week: Up to 19.5 hours per week
Department: Desert Vista Campus - Student Affairs
Rate of Pay: $15.45/hour
Student Affairs is looking for a Peer Mentor to work in the Student Services Center (SSC) at Desert Vista Campus. PCC students who serve as Peer Mentors will be expected to attend and participate in Student Affairs training prior to the start of their work assignments. Peer Mentors may also be asked to support other Student Affairs programming as needed (such as FYE-First Year ; New Student Orientation, High School Outreach, etc.) or other Student Services initiatives for new students throughout the semester.
PCC Peer Mentors provide students with a welcome and introduction to the College. Peer Mentors will be responsible for greeting students in person or by phone in the Student Services Centers. Peer Mentors will also support other Student Affairs programming college-wide as needed.
The start date for the position will depend on dates of enrollment.
Hours of Operation are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.
About Temporary Employment
This position has 1 vacant position and will establish a qualified applicant pool for part-time temporary positions. Applications will remain active for 6 months to a year and selected candidates may be contacted as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. The applicant pool will be refreshed annually.
Temporary applicants may be hired for specific assignments or placed in an applicant pool for future opportunities, depending on enrollment levels and business needs. If selected from this pool of applicants, candidates contacted will receive details regarding the specific assignment and will have the opportunity to confirm interest and availability.
We are seeking dedicated part-time temporary employees to join our qualified applicant pool. Selected candidates will be considered for placement as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise.
Part-time temporary roles offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support a diverse population of students in achieving their educational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Peer Mentors will assist with the following, which may include but are not limited to:
- Greeting students professionally in person or by phone in the SSCs, Student Life Centers, or at other Student Affairs programming events
- Helping students navigate college processes, such as how to use MyPima, how to complete college paperwork, how to connect with an advisor, counselor, or student life coordinator, etc
- Helping students navigate their first steps in preparing for college, including answering questions about resources and the student experience at Pima
- Assisting students in setting up various digital resources like MyPima, D2L, etc. Following up with students after Student Affairs programming events to answer questions
- Knowing about and sharing with students the opportunities to build connections to the College such as through student life, student clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, how to get involved, and the value of student engagement
- Assist in the planning and implementation of Student Affairs programming events
- Assist in developing and facilitating leadership training opportunities for students as peer mentors during co-curricular programming events
- Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programming events
- Answer Phones Schedule appointments
- Database Entry
- Greet students
- Hand out information to students
- Call students to remind them about NSO, Student Life, or other student affairs programming events
- Be responsible for supplies for the Student Services Centers and Student Life areas and restock as needed
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Pima Community College student
- Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC the prior semester, Spring 2026 (or Summer 2026)
- Register for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Fall of 2026, and 3 credits in the summer of 2026 to start in July 2026
- Available to work flexible shifts, when needed
- Achieve satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA or higher preferred)
- Experience in student leadership opportunities, service learning projects, college work experience, and/or experience working with high school or college students; OR customer service experience
- Dependability
- Skills in leading small groups
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication
- Ability to provide superior customer service
- Work coordination and prioritization while performing multiple tasks
- Ability to adhere to College standards and practices
- Development of positive and cooperative interpersonal relationships
- Manage own time and work independently
Human Resources Contact Information
- Phone: (520) 206-4624
- TTY: (520) 206-4530
- Email: hr@pima.edu
Salary : $15