Job Description

Job Description

Undergraduate Research Peer Mentor

• Student and FWS (Part-Time)
  Job

ID322872

Location

Estrella Mountain Comm College

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryTemporary

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 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.