Graduate Assistant-Peer Mentor Supervisor - Learning Communities

TO APPLY:  

In order to be considered for this position please submit:  1) resume; 2) cover letter; 3) unofficial transcripts; and 4) three references to this Microsoft form: https://forms.office.com/r/Bn3hKBzBxA

If you are unable to access the form, please email materials to jean.clarke@mnsu.edu.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: March 16, 2024

POSITION START DATE: August 10, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The graduate assistant will supervise, coach, and mentor undergraduate student peer mentor student staff (LCC’s) to assist with student success and retention.  Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage and maintain consistent communication with a team of approximately 8 Peer Mentors with up to 200 undergraduate students involved in their communities. 
• Coaching student leaders on how to deal with difficult conversations with students in their communities. 
• Gather and develop resources to promote students' academic success. 
• Facilitate weekly individual and team meetings.
• Collaborate on event planning.
• Assist in selecting and training the staff 
• Assist with planning, marketing, and administration of programs for Learning Community students.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the collection of attendance data to support engagement in the program. 
• Assist with strategies to improve the program. 
• Maintain consistent communication with the Director about the peer mentors and students. 
• Assist Director with administrative tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva and ability to learn new software applications.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours within 20 hour per week schedule.
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Understanding of undergraduate student issues (academic, transitional).
• Experience with student, community, volunteer or nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with learning communities/special interest housing and/or with college students and have an interest in college student development.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver. 

RELATED INFORMATION: 

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Jean Clarke, Director, Learning Communities

Learning Communities 

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

103 Preska Residence Community

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-1450 

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: jean.clarke@mnsu.edu 

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.