Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Mentor

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*ONLY Fund For Wisconsin Scholars can apply*

The Fund for Wisconsin Scholars (FFWS) Peer Mentor serves as a campus contact person for FFWS grant recipients with emphasis on First Year Grant Recipients and New Transfer Grants Recipients. Students who meet the job specifications are highly encouraged to apply for the position. The FFWS Peer Mentor plays a crucial role in connecting with new and transfer FFWS scholars to assist in building a strong connection to campus with the goal of every scholar graduating.

Job Responsibilities:

● Provide information about the FFWS grant program to the FFWS grant
recipients.

● Provide support and resource information that will assist FFWS grant
recipients in achieving their goal of college graduation.

● Serve as a liaison between the FFWS Peer Mentor Program Supervisor and
the FFWS grant recipients.

● Be knowledgeable about campus support services and how to refer FFWS
grant recipients to those services when appropriate.

● Participate in FFWS Peer Mentor training provided by the FFWS Peer Mentor
Program Supervisor. Training topics inclusive of, but not limited to: role of an
FFWS Peer Mentor; diversity/racial equity; confidentiality; respectful boundaries,
anti-harassment and nondiscriminatory behavior; campus resources, and other
topics as relevant.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

Compensation:

$12 per hour.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a Fund for Wisconsin Scholar- Sophomore or Junior

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous mentor and data entry experience

How to Apply:

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until January 30th, 2026.

Contact Information:

Wendy Johnson, 262-595-2543

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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Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

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.