Student Assistant - ASPIRE Program Coordinator

The ASPIRE Program, part of Student Development and Support in the Dean of Students Office, supports first-year students in their transition to student life at Stephen F. Austin State University. The program emphasizes the importance of academic excellence and personal growth. In addition, each mentee is paired with a successful SFA alumni, faculty or staff member who wishes to support the mentee as well. This peer-to-peer mentoring program sponsors and encourages attendance at specific programs in which mentors and mentees actively interact and participate.

QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required.  Training and instruction will be provided.

Must have a 2.7 GPA (cumulative and current) or higher and experience with peer mentorship.

Must be able to work during the summer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Works with the ASPIRE mentoring program staff to coordinate peer mentor training, meetings, ASPIRE mentor socials, program projects, and incentive programs.
2. Meets bi-weekly with up to three assigned mentees.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Ability to manage one’s own time.
2. Ability to show respect for all persons.
3. Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
4. Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
5. Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
6. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
9. Ability to be flexible.
10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
11. Ability to separate personal situations from the work environment.
12. Ability to understand and believe in the goals of the university.

The program coordinator is expected to work 5-10 hours per week during the spring semester with a start date of January 14, 2026. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm with nights and weekends as needed. Must be able to work during the summer.A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Salary : $9