Brigham Young University HIRING FOR Peer Mentor Program Administrator AT Provo, UT Full Time

Come join us as we mentor and support the growth of a team of 100 first-year peer mentors and prepare them to support the success of first-year students. This position supports First-Year Experience assuming responsibility for recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of peer mentors. Additionally, this position assists with mentor training and facilitates the communication strategies of the office.

Essential Functions

Peer Mentor Recruitment and Hiring

Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to ensure a consistent pool of qualified applicants who are committed to the BYU mission and core values of the Office of First-Year Experience.

Plan, initiate and coordinate 2-3 mentor hiring cycles throughout the year

Prepare recruitment materials and coordinate posting with student employment

Coordinate the application process with staff (communication with applicants, interviews, notification, etc.)

Ensure compliance with university hiring regulations and policies

Coordinate the initial orientation of new employees with office staff

Peer Mentor Training and Supervision

Participate in all mentor training meetings

Provide instruction on mentoring and student development topics during annual training

Train and supervise student coordinators in their work with students

Meet individually with peer mentors for biweekly accountability interviews

Coordinate and facilitate required weekly professional development and in-service meetings for peer mentors

FYE Communication Strategy & Management

Maintain and enhance the communication strategy for the Office of First-Year Experience and its programs

Maintain significant familiarity with social media platforms and strategies necessary to ensure dissemination of FYE content and events to program stakeholders

Coordinate stakeholder submissions for the FYE Newsletter internally and external in avenues such as the Parent Newsletter, The Universe, and other similar venues

Develop and maintain effective material (web content, promotional, and social media) used to promote first-year experience

Monitor the First-Year Experience website and social medial channels regularly and maintain content

Professional Development, Research, and First-Year Community Involvement

Maintain significant familiarity with the professional literature pertaining to first-year issues and interventions, as well as career development and experiential learning

Assist in presenting program achievements and best practices or other relevant research at professional conferences and workshops (e.g., Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience; National Conference on Students in Transition; NACADA Annual Conference)

Office Administration and Program Development

Participate in New Student Orientation activities and programming

Provide support in managing the daily operations of First-Year Mentoring

Participate in weekly staff meetings

Qualifications

Minimum education/experience required:
Master’s Degree and 1 year work experience in an educational setting (any level) OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:
Master’s Degree in student affairs, advising, counseling, education or a related field and 3 years’ experience in higher education, training, or supervision

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:
Mature judgment in supporting and mentoring student employees and in making personnel decisions

Knowledge of university policies governing the use and sharing of student information (e.g. FERPA)

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals from various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds

Proficiency in written and oral communication, at the level of a university professional

Experience in communications or social media strategy and/or management

Knowledge and experience with human resources and personnel-related issues, including recruitment, training, and evaluation of employees

Academic professionalism and experience sufficient to engage collaboratively with stakeholders such as faculty, administrators, advisement and counseling professionals

Experience in supervision, mentoring, and advisement

Knowledge of current research literature in student development, peer mentoring, teaching and learning, transition issues and the first-year experience

Employee Class: Administrative

Work Location: Provo Campus

Desired Start Date: 09/19/2022

Job Close Date: 09/16/2022

Pay Level: 51

Approximate Starting Salary: $51,000 – $66,000, depending on qualifications

Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume

Optional: Letter of Recommendation

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University recognizes the benefits of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We strive to create a welcoming workplace that promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging.