Peer Mentor - Desert Vista Student Affairs (Temporary/Part-time)

Position Title: Student Affairs Peer Mentor - Desert Vista Campus (Temporary, Part-Time, up to 19.5 hours per week)Department: Desert Vista Campus - Student AffairsRate of Pay: $15.00/hour (Rate of pay to increase to $15.45/hour, effective January 1, 2026)Closed Date: December 5, 2025; 5:00PM Arizona Time Position Summary:Student Affairs is looking for Peer Mentors to work in the Student Services Centers. 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 work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.Duties and 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
  
  

Leadership and Civic 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
  
  

General Office Duties:

• Answer Phones Schedule appointments Database Entry
• Email
• Greet students
• Hand out information to students
• Call students to remind them about NSO, Student Life or other students affairs programming events
• Be responsible for supplies for the Student Services Centers and Student Life areas and restock as needed
  
  

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered for at least 6 credits at PCC the prior semester, Spring 2025 (or Summer 2025)
• Register for at least 6 credits at PCC in the Fall of 2025
• Available to work flexible shifts, when needed
  
  

Preferred:

• Achieve satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA or higher preferred)
  
  

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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