STUDENT- HEOP Peer Mentor 2526

HEOP Peer Mentors assist OAOA students with their academic, social, and personal development while at the College and provide general support for the Office. They are also responsible for fostering community and trust within the OAOA community. This position is an opportunity to build professional skills, increase your engagement with the OAOA community, and have a positive impact on your OAOA peers.

This position is a student employment position with up to 12 hours each week from September 2025 through May 2026. HEOP Peer Mentors report to the OAOA Assistant Director. Membership in HEOP is required for this position.

Peer mentors are accountable for the following: 

• Collaborating with team members and professional staff to assess OAOA student needs.
• Providing academic and socio-emotional support to all OAOA students. 
• Planning, marketing, and hosting community-building events for OAOA students. 
• Maintaining office cleanliness and aesthetics; supporting professional staff in general office tasks.
• Fostering a welcoming & inclusive environment and modeling integrity and respect for each other, OAOA, and IC. 
• Adhering to confidentiality and privacy policies established by OAOA and IC. 
• Participating in professional development, including mandatory SLI sessions, team meetings, PM training sessions, and supervisor 1:1s. 
• Representing OAOA through participation in OAOA and non-OAOA events.
• Other responsibilities & tasks as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong time-management & communication skills

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a participant in HEOP.
• Minimum GPA (prior semester, not cumulative): 2.5.
• Demonstrates ability to build trusting connections with peers & effectively influence behavior changes

Compensation: $15.50/hour; hours are 12/week while classes are in session, September 2025 – May 2026. PMs will be expected to work some evening & weekend hours to meet the needs of OAOA students. Additional hours may be available during breaks on a TBD basis.

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu. 
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.  This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check. 
For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.