ACCESS/TRIO SSS Graduate Student Mentor

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