What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee- Access & Retention Programs- Peer Mentor (ELITE) (CWS) position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202600107ST
Title
Student Employee- Access & Retention Programs- Peer Mentor (ELITE) (CWS)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
Yes
Department
Office of Student Experience & Retention
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week
5-10
Hiring Rate
$10
Preferred Student Classification
Sophomore/Junior/Senior
Nature & Purpose of Position
- Meets weekly with assigned small group(s).
- Attends and actively participates in all required SH ELITE programs, events, and trainings.
- Contacts mentees who are on academic alert regarding their academic progress and provide them with services and resources to support academic excellence.
- Conducts proactive outreach to ELITE members regarding semester advising, course registration, and key academic deadlines to support timely progression.
- Promotes engagement and active participation among ELITE members by encouraging involvement in program events, resources, and community-building opportunities.
- Assists with marketing and recruiting new and future students into the SH ELITE program.
- Performs other duties necessary by the Director or Associate Director(s) of Access & Retention Programs.
Other Requirements for the Position
- An SH Peer Mentor must understand and believe in the goals of the University and the SH ELITE program.
- An SH ELITE Peer Mentor must have a 2.5 overall cumulative grade point average at the time of application, at the end of the fall semester, and at the end of the spring semester. Your permanent record will verify this. No one may hold an SH ELITE Peer Mentor position while on academic probation.
- An SH ELITE Peer Mentor must not be on disciplinary probation. This will be verified by your SHSU record.
Open Date
03/30/2026
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Ericka Guadarrama
Contact Phone
(936) 294-2722
Contact Email
ejm019@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
Email preferred.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $10