Career Center/Mentorship Office- Peer Mentor (2026-27)

Career Center/Mentorship Office- Peer Mentor (2026-27)

The Career Center/Mentorship Office seeks students to serve as peer mentors. Peer Mentors are enthusiastic representatives of Millersville University who commit to being a resource for students. Peer Mentors address students' questions, which may include what it is really like to be a student at MU, how to manage time effectively, how to get involved on campus, and other questions related to the college transition.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled Millersville University Student
• Have completed at least 24 credits at MU
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Available to work 3-5 hours per month for a full academic year, from August-May
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills and a willingness to accept responsibility
• Demonstrate role model behavior. Candidates must be in good disciplinary standing. Personal Conduct Probation or a Disciplinary Reprimand within the last twelve months disqualifies you for the position.
• Willing to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to complete three background clearances: PA State Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Serve as a Peer Mentor for at least one student
• Communicate with students in person, via text, Skype, and/or phone, spending at least two hours per month communicating with each mentee
• Log at least two conversations per month with each mentee during the academic year
• Provide the Mentorship Office with feedback on how to improve the program (complete all surveys, user interviews, etc. when requested)
• Participate in peer mentor training

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Be able to sit and use a computer for the length of shift