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On-Campus Undergraduate Part Time Employment: College Readiness Peer Mentor

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRPeerMentorApplication

College Readiness Peer Mentors in Raider Ready and TSI courses will be expected to:

  •   Share their experiences as a Red Raider to complement course material.
  •   Facilitate activities and discussions to build community and promote learning.
  •   Aid instructor in knowing when course material may not be understood by students.

CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal  

• Desire to support other students in learning skills to be successful in college 

• Positive attitude and energy  

• Sense of humor and an ability to be flexible  

• Genuine concern for others and desire to help fellow students and team members  

• Enthusiasm for Texas Tech and the opportunities available to students  

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student during Spring 2025 and Fall 2005

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Texas Tech University  

• Have a solid understanding of math and/or English  

• Maintain a minimum 2.5 Texas Tech GPA  

• Have a desire to work in a Raider Ready and/or TSI Math/English classroom to support student learning 

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

• Make a difference in the lives of incoming students and play an important role in helping them make a smooth transition to life at Texas Tech  

• Develop leadership and interpersonal communication skills  

• Build a strong network of campus contacts with Texas Tech administrators, faculty, staff, and other students  

• Improve skills in the areas of public speaking and teamwork  

• Peer Mentors will receive compensation of $10 per hour for all job-related duties


SUMMER 2025: 

Peer Mentors will be expected to work an average of 12-15 hours/week. 


·       Work the first day of Red Raider Orientations, even on Sundays

·       Completing office tasks, working on call campaigns, talking with students and families, and tabling events


SPRING 2025/Fall 2025: 

Peer Mentors will be expected to work an average of 7-15 hours/week. 


·       Attend weekly RRP and/or TSI courses (50-120 minute classes that are offered on Monday-Thursday)

·       Work with the course instructor to support student learning and engage in learning activities with the students in the classroom

·       Attend regularly scheduled office hours to help with phones, appointments, and office tasks

·       Attend monthly meetings with RRP/TSI staff to stay updated on College Readiness information
Posted:
2/26/2025

Originator:
Sarah Propps

Email:
spropps@ttu.edu

Department:
College Readiness


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