Undergraduate Research Peer Mentor
- Student and FWS Estrella Mountain Community College
- 4.3 Avondale, AZ Job Details Temporary | Part-time $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Hourly Rate $17.00/hour Not Eligible for Benefits This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits. Work Schedule Monday
- Friday; up to 10-15 hours per week Campus Statement Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992.
As a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students. Job Summary Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring for a part-time/student worker for the role of Undergraduate Research Peer Mentor working in our STEM Center of Excellence. This position serves as a vital link between EMCC students and the college's Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program, playing a key role in supporting this program and other experiential learning initiatives across campus. Additional Information Position ends 05/14/2027 Essential Functions 60%
- Provide peer mentorship and direct support to students participating in the URE program or who are interested in the Undergraduate Research or experiential learning. 20%
- Greet students and log students in and out for center usage; provides clerical assistance; performs data entry. 20%
- Assist with classroom presentations, support workshops, and outreach about experiential learning, and may be involved in supporting campus tours and other campus promotional efforts and other student success activities.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Minimum of six (6) college credit hours completed AND enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours in fall and spring Desired Qualifications Minimum of 12 college credit hours completed with a C or better Eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) Financial Aid Experience participating in a URE project (or similar faculty-led research project outside of class) for at least one semester Experience successfully mentoring peers or diverse students in STEM or other fields Experience with Google Apps Suite or similar software Experience working in a team oriented environment Special Working Conditions This position involves public speaking, mentoring students, and conducting study sessions. May require occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. How to Apply The applicant is required to submit a resume AND cover letter showing how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Additional Requirements Applying if your are eligible for
Federal Work Study:
Please place your student ID number next to your name in the documents you are submitting so that your financial aid status can be verified. Students must be attending Estrella Mountain Community College during the semester(s) they are applying to work. In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the EMCC Financial Aid Office for more information. FWS is a need-based, federally funded program. FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program. The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals. For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website. Posting Close Date Open until filled Must apply on or before 11:59 P.M. on Monday, August 24, 2026 to be considered EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
