Job Title: TC Connect for Success Scholars (CFSS) Student Peer Mentor

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Taylor Center

Unit Number (5 digits): 15108

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Director of Multicultural, Gender, and Sexuality

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Serve as a peer mentor to support and guide incoming First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income college students by providing one-on-one connections, attend workshops, and serve as a cultural bridge and resource on campus. Act as a participant leader and engage with mentees creatively and with the Taylor Center’s programming consistently.

Transferable Skills: 

• Ability to take Initiative

• Leadership skills

• Strong intercultural communication skills 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• High degree of responsibility
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with orientation activities for first-year, First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income college students by communicating with incoming students during their orientation and participating in designated activities during New Student Orientation.

• Attend monthly meetings and training sessions.

• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of programs, events and activities that support the transition process for new students and foster meaningful connections. 

• Serve as a peer mentor for First-Generation, BIPOC, and Low-income students throughout their transition to campus and acquaint them with St. Olaf culture, campus resources, and other activities and opportunities, acting as a resource person between students, staff, faculty, and departments.

• Serve as a leader and role model.

• Establish and maintain open communication with Taylor Center staff. 

• Communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Availability:

• Arrival back to campus on August 31, 2026 for Fall Training

• Spring, Summer and/or Fall Training 

• New Student Orientation Check-in (September)

• Monthly Check-in 

• Attend bi-weekly team meetings as required 

• One student event per month 

Required:

• Ability to take Initiative and leadership skills

• Strong intercultural communication skills 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• High degree of responsibility

• Available for September initial training and weekly meetings

• Experience with Taylor Center activities and programs

• Must be on campus for fall and spring and during New Student Orientation as applicable

• Familiarity with Google applications

• Familiarity with Taylor Center activities and programs for first generation students

• Basic understanding of St. Olaf campus resources

• Strong communication skills

• Reliable, responsible, flexible, positive, willingness to help

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• innovative thinker

• Commitment to being part of a team

Desired:

• College Certified Driver

• Experience with event logistics on Campus

• Student leadership experience

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.