Provide welcoming, positive interactions Assist with personal, social, & academic issues Support mentees in meeting goals

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1 Build a strong cohesive team Advocate for transfers Give presentations Attend conferences Scholarship & resume assistance Participation in certification trainings Development theory-based approaches to mentoring Provide welcoming, positive interactions Assist with personal, social, & academic issues Support mentees in meeting goals

2 The goal of the Transfer & Commuter Connections peer mentor position is to assist incoming transfer and veteran students with a successful transition to Northern Arizona University. Mentors work in many capacities with incoming and current transfers. Transfer Peer Mentors are vital to the success of our transfer initiatives. To this end, mentors are required to apply the following qualifications and traits to the role of a mentor. Appropriate and extensive training will be provided and is required for the position. JOB FUNCTIONS OUTLINE: TRANSFER & COMMUTER CONNECTIONS PEER MENTOR APPLICATION INFORMATION MENTOR QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled at Northern Arizona University Transferred to NAU from another institution At least sophomore class standing Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (this can include your transfer college GPA) Must complete 1 credit hour mentoring class Complete: SafeZone, Bystander & all other additional training and hiring paperwork before the end of the spring semester. Must limit outside commitments to 15 hours including other employment (Cannot be a RA or have an internship in the fall semester) MENTOR TRAITS Positive attitude and enthusiasm for helping others Strong leadership skills and a desire to further develop them Organized and dependable, and possess interpersonal skills working with a diverse group Outgoing personality and an interest in sharing personal/professional experiences Ability to establish a supportive, not dependent, relationship Basic knowledge of NAU support services/programs Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in many modes Open to evaluation and input from experienced mentors and supervisors Ability to be flexible in a dynamic mentoring role that has evolving duties Be knowledgeable and an experienced guide and role model for incoming transfer students there is a high volume in the fall semester with many responsibilities TPMs assist some mentees with personal, academic challenges and work to ensure that transfer shock isn t an issue. Meet with assigned students and be responsible for communicating using other methods (e.g. , Facebook, phone calls, texting, etc.) during times you aren t meeting in person

3 Provide basic advisement on prerequisite requirements for the major, including information about academic policies and procedures Help students achieve their goals by providing structure, support, feedback, and referrals Provide assistance with NAU specific resources (LOUIE, Blackboard, academic advisement reports, etc.) Maintain student files using an online database and communicate with supervisors about student progress and/or needs Mentors are expected to give presentations about T&CC /and personal transfer experiences (with training) Represent transfer students and T&CC within the university and our departmental partnerships Attend events with mentees (i.e. college and/or program-sponsored events, major-specific presentations) Assist with the coordination of program activities, social, academic and networking events for program participants throughout the year to ensure that goals and objectives are being met Help promote all T&CC events within our target population Possibly work the T&CC front desk (additional training provided not all mentors work the front desk) Outreach to transfer students throughout the admissions/enrollment process Mentors also serve in many professional capacities as representatives of T&CC and the university. BREAKDOWN OF TIME PER WEEK (can vary week to week): Desk hours: varies (not required) Presentations: 1 hour Meetings with student participants: 3 hours Event planning (per week): 1 Research & prep for meetings: 1 hour Weekly staff meeting: 1 hour Documentation of notes: 1 hour meeting (bi-monthly): min REQUIRED TRAINING Level 1 Training is REQUIRED for all new mentors during the first semester hired. Training will be conducted in an 8 week one-credit evening class. It is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of March 20th Level 1 Mentor Certification is available upon completion of training and completion of direct mentoring hours (50 in-person mentoring hours). Level 2 (Advanced Mentor) and Level 3 (Master Mentor) training are optional and will be offered at a later date. Additional REQUIRED meetings & training will be held throughout the year. BEGINNING WAGE $10.00 hour *This may change per university requirements to meet state wage regulations.* Application deadline: Open until January 22, Interviews end of January/beginning of February. Applications may be sent to: Leslie Mitchell - Transfer and Commuter Connections - PO Box Flagstaff, AZ Or ed to: Leslie.Mitchell@nau.edu Or you can drop off your application at the T&CC office, rm 237 of the University Union. My favorite thing about mentoring is how rewarding it feels to have someone enter a meeting very confused and frustrated, then leave feeling confident they have the tools to succeed! As an education major it s rewarding to know the impact I am having with my mentees. ~ Rachel Rivera - Elementary Education

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5 Transfer & Commuter Connections Peer Mentoring Application (Please attach to the top of your application materials there are 3 parts to this application. It will not be considered complete until all items are received) Application Deadline: Jan. 22, Interviews will scheduled for end of January/beginning of February. Completed applications can be returned to room 237 of the University Union or ed to Leslie.Mitchell@nau.edu. Please print or type: Name: Student ID Number: Current Mailing Address: Phone Number(s): NAU Please initial next to all that apply: I transferred to NAU from another academic institution. I am in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university. I am on track to be at least sophomore status by the end of this academic year. I am on track to having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. I understand that if I am hired to be a Transfer Peer Mentor, I am required to enroll in and successfully pass the mentor training class and all other required trainings. I understand that I am required to attend a full day three-day training prior to school starting for the fall semester (Aug. 25th,26th,27 th ) I am committed to holding myself to a high standard of excellence academically, personally and professionally. Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty, or no contest to a crime that has or has not been expunged or removed from your record? Yes No If yes, please explain: (make sure to include the city/state/county and the year the crime occurred for each conviction.) *This information will be used for background screening purposes only and not be used as hiring criteria. Signature: Date: FOR STAFF USE ONLY Application Questions Recommendation 1 Recommendation 2 Received on: Interview (date/time):

6 A. Application Date: Name: (Last) (First) (MI) NAU ID: Major: Minor: Fall 2017 Class status: Sophomore Junior Senior Anticipated Graduation Semester: NAU GPA: Prior college GPA : Can you commit to a full year if hired? Yes No Fall only: Yes No Do we have permission to copy your NAU (and other institution) transcript? Yes No Are you eligible for Federal Work Study? Yes No Not sure PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: Employer Job Title Employment Dates Contact # Responsibilities Employer Job Title Employment Dates Phone # Responsibilities Employer Job Title Employment Dates Phone # Responsibilities

7 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS: B. Please attach a separate, typed document with answers to the following questions: 1. What qualities and/or traits will you bring to this position? 2. As a peer mentor, why do you feel you would be able to assist transfer students with a successful transition to Northern Arizona University? 3. Please tell us the biggest challenge you had when transferring/transitioning to NAU and what you did to overcome that challenge. 4. Who has been your most influential mentor and what traits of theirs will you bring to this position? 5. Please list any activities or organizations you are active in on campus and off. A. Submit two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to the mentoring traits outlined in the application packet that are desired for this position. Please ask your current TPM. to: Leslie.Mitchell@nau.edu, or submit with your application packet. I hereby certify that the answers and other information on this application are true and correct. I understand any misrepresentation, or omission of facts on my part will be justification for separation from the department s service, if employed. I understand my employment may be contingent upon receipt of an alien registration number, verification of birth, and any other pertinent information. I understand that I am required to maintain a minimum grade point average and that my disciplinary history at Northern Arizona University has a direct link to my ability to serve as an employee with Transfer & Commuter Connections. I give permission for Transfer & Commuter Connections to access my academic and disciplinary records and complete fingerprint and background checks in order to complete the hiring process. In addition, I understand that I will be required to sign an agreement to serve as an employee and that I will be required to enroll and pass the required training course and complete all necessary training to finalize my employment. Failure to comply with the agreement may result in termination of my employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In submitting and signing this application, I authorize access to my student records to review my GPA and any other pertinent information relevant to my application. Signature Date