Kpu Collective Peer Mentor - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

3

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Competition ID:

2723

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Manager, Student Engagement and Leadership.

SUMMARY:

KPU Collective is a first-year peer mentorship program for domestic students focused on
developing skills to succeed in their first semester and beyond.
The KPU Collective Peer Mentor works on a caseload basis, whereby they are assigned a cohort of
students, which we call Collectives, who they support throughout the students' first semester. They
facilitate connections with their Collectives in order to increase domestic student success and
retention.
The KPU Collective Peer Mentor is responsible for orienting new domestic students to KPU by
connecting with them online and in person, building community, providing support by answering
questions, and educating about campus services and resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitating weekly check ins with assigned Collective
Referring students to Peer Tutors, Advisors, Counsellors, and other KPU Support Services
Responding to student inquiries
Providing weekly online office hours for conversations with students
Hosting monthly socials
Reporting problematic student behaviours or ongoing learning issues within their Collectives

to their supervisor

Providing biweekly updates to Orientation and Transitions on number of engagements,

types of supports needed, and questions asked

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum KPU CGPA of 2.67 and in good academic standing
Completed a minimum of 2 semesters at KPU and at least 18 credits
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preference given to students with experience with one or more of the following:

Orientation Leader
KPU Collective
Learning Centre Peer Tutor
International Student Life Volunteer
FSO Student Ambassador
KPU Community Ambassador
Peer Wellness Team

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don't check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.