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University Housing - Spark Learning Community Peer Mentor


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25851

      Department Overview:

      Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism , focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.

      Anticipated Start Date

      8/18/25

      Anticipated Hours Per Week

      3-6 hours during Fall/Spring, 20+ during training

      Schedule:

      Hours

      • 20+ hours total between August 18 -September 3 or training and new student welcome activities.
      • Average weekly workload is 3-6 hours, primarily evenings and weekends.
      • Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
      • Summer hours, November/Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break hours not available.

      Additional Scheduling Notes

      • Move In Date - August 17, 2025 (If you are a resident of University Housing)
      • Start Date – August 18, 2025
      • Additional hours are required between August 18-September 3 (20-25 hours) for training and new student welcome activities.
      • Note: Start date and training dates may change but will not be any earlier than the dates listed above.

      Salary/Wage Range:

      Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

      Number Of Positions

      4

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      Peer Mentors support the Spark Learning Community by building meaningful mentoring relationships with residents and supporting the programmatic and outreach goals of the residential learning community. Mentoring will take place through formal and informal interactions that include providing guidance, information, academic and career development resources and support.

      • Lead small group and individual meetings with residents for support, community building, and helping them with their transition to college.
      • Support and staff events as needed.
      • Attend and facilitate small group discussions during the Fall Seminars
      • Support and staff prospective student outreach efforts including acting as a student ambassador, attending prospective student events (panels and tours), and distributing materials.
      • Attend regular staff meetings and supervisory meetings.

      Qualifications:

      • Preference to students who have lived in one of the Residential Learning Communities.
      • Preference to students in the College of Letters and Science
      • At time of start date, must have completed 2 semesters of college post high school (summer school does not count as a semester). Transfer students must submit transcripts from all current/previous institutions to reflect the 2 semester completion.
      • During pre-employment and employment, a student staff member must abide by the University Residence Halls Contract, the Student Housing Handbook and the University of Wisconsin System academic and non-academic policies and expectations.
      • All applicants must be currently enrolled and maintain enrollment through the employment period.
      • Must be able to attend training on the dates listed above in Additional Scheduling Notes.

      Application Instructions:

      University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

      Contact:

      Org: University Housing
      Contact: University Housing
      Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/
      Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.