ARU Mentor

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ARU Mentors are experienced college students that demonstrate exemplary leadership and passion to help others succeed. They serve as role models and as a positive resource for mentees (incoming students). They communicate regularly with their mentees to help them achieve their goals and to help them navigate their first year at UW-Parkside. They engage in leadership and professional development activities and plan programming for mentees. Student will work in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

Position Tasks

1. Critical Thinking

a. Problem solve and refer students to campus resources, services, student organizations, etc. as needed.

b. Opportunity to create educational or social programs with a special topic focus.

c. Practice challenge and support in conversations with mentees to foster student growth.

2. Communications

a. Apply strong interpersonal and customer service skills when interacting with mentee(s), students, faculty, staff, public and fellow mentors.

b. Communicate weekly with assigned mentee(s) with calls, texts, video chats, social media, in person, etc. Meeting a minimum of 3-6 times per semester.

c. Communicate regularly with ARU Mentoring Program staff on progress of coaching relationships.

d. Submit a weekly summary report to the Student Development & Engagement Program Specialist by the end of each week.

e. Facilitate events, outreach (tabling), and presentations for program planning. (where applicable).

3. Teamwork

a. Collaborate with ARU staff and fellow mentees to create and execute programs.

b. Collaborate with ARU staff and fellow mentees to learn best practices and resources for mentoring relationships.

c. Work with fellow student staff to maintain OMSA’s office and Community areas

4. Leadership

a. Attend OMSA and ARU-sponsored programs with mentee(s)

b. Attend mandatory events with mentee(s) (1 per semester)

c. Co-create and submit a minimum of 1-3 SMART goals for mentee(s) per semester.

d. Participate in at least 1 Leadership or Professional Development event/workshop per semester. Highly suggested to attend office’s Professional Development Annual Summit.

e. Demonstrate responsibility following opening/closing procedures with respect to the OMSA Office.

5. Technology

a. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for work projects.

b. Use staff email and Outlook calendar.

c. Utilize web conferencing programs for meetings and events. (Ex: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

d. Utilize the available online mentoring technologies to communicate with mentee(s), check-in on goals, find resources, etc.

6. Professionalism

a. Attend all weekly ARU staff meetings, training, and other related OMSA/ARU meetings.

b. Complete all weekly summaries and clock all work hours on a time sheet.

c. Present professional presence throughout campus as an employee of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

d. Provide office support including greeting visitors, answering office phones, and other administrative duties in OMSA.

e. Maintain confidentiality and discretion surrounding student information and privacy.

f. Perform other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

7. Career and Self-Development

a. Attend monthly one-on-one meetings with Student Development & Engagement Program Specialist throughout the academic year to develop and assess plans for personal and professional goals.

b. Manage your time and day-to-day responsibilities with limited supervision.

c. Complete a yearly performance evaluation with supervisor.

8. Equity and Inclusion

a. Participate in inclusive and equitable training and on-boarding experience for staff.

b. Mindfully interact with a diverse community of faculty, staff, co-workers, and students.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Compensation:

$12 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing with the university.

• Must be relatively flexible with availability of schedule.

• Must make a full academic year commitment as a mentor.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the blue hyperlink to the Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students towards the top of the job posting where it says Current Students. You will then be directed to login into Workday, please use your Ranger email and password. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until June 30th, 2026.

Contact Information:

Wendy Johnson, Tele: 262-595-2643, [email protected]

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.