Engineering Peer Mentor

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Type of Position:
Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
First Year Engineering Mentors

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
 Meet weekly for 30 minutes with each student who can range from first-year engineering students to transfer engineering students
 Serve as liaison between the First-Year Engineering Program staff and students
 Serve as a positive role model and ambassador on behalf of the College of Engineering
 Refer students to appropriate campus resources
 Provide a mature and ethical viewpoint
 Assist with problems or issues to the best of your ability in the moment
 Serve a guide to ensure students success during first year and ultimate graduation from the College of Engineering
 Help students have a positive outlook on their journey to earning their engineering degree
 Provide accurate information
 Initiate and develop open communication and interaction with students
 Attend all trainings, workshops, and special events
 Meet routinely with Student Services Specialist for supervision meeting
 Inform Student Services Specialist immediately of any issues/concerns and excessive missed meetings with students
 Update student grades into grade spreadsheet in a prompt and timely manner weekly
 Perform any additional duties assigned by Student Services Specialist
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled degree seeking student at the University of Arkansas in the College of Engineering

• Must have and maintain a 2.85 cumulative GPA by start date and while in this position

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$11 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sari Bey, Administrative Analyst, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Once you have submitted your application in Workday you will need to complete further application information that will be emailed out by Chris Cagle, the hiring manager for this position. Along with this additional application, you will also be prompted with times for signing up to interview.
Failure to complete either of these by the assigned time will result in removal from the application process.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:
No