Type:
Graduate Assistantship
Description:
The TRIO SSS (Student Support Services) and ACCESS Scholarship programs provide individualized, supportive, and engaging opportunities for interaction between the graduate mentor and first-year students from low income/first generation backgrounds.
Position Description:
- Serve as a mentor to 12-14 first year students and meet with each student once a week for 30 minutes (6-7 hours/week).
- Facilitate weekly group mentoring/Professional Development Opportunities for your students in collaboration with TRIO SSS/ACCESS staff (2 hours/week).
- Participate in bi-weekly trainings throughout the semester in the following areas (1.5 hours/biweekly).
- Meet at least once every two weeks with your students' advisor (1 hour/biweekly).
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a graduate program at Appalachian. Preference for graduate studies related to education, counseling, or student development
- Evidence of academic success
- Desire to get to know and help first year students
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and flexibility
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to keep organized records
- Good communication skills
Hours/Pay:
10 Hours/Week Assistantship
~$16.67 per hour ($2,500 per semester/$5000 per year)
Possible Positions:
4 positions available per academic year
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/MjAui4UqXtmHRLw88
Link for Full Job Description:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFa-8zCuK0wJ1vDHrEjt-AECsM2FVFPQiNLJlLB5Ago/edit?usp=sharing
Review of materials and interviews will occur early-mid April.
Contact Name:
Claire LeMoine
Contact Email:
Expiration Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026