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
