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Meet our Indige-Peer Mentors

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Indige-Peer mentoring

The Indige-Peer Mentoring program helps new incoming Indigenous students have a smooth transition to university life by providing strategies for success, sharing about campus resources, acclimating to campus life, and making new friends.

Personal characteristics

  • Strong leadership skills and enthusiasm for helping others
  • Organized, dependable, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing personality and an interest in sharing personal collegiate experiences
  • Positive attitude and knowledge of NAU support services/resources/programs
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated to work independently and is a contributing member of a team

Mentor qualifications

  • Currently enrolled NAU undergraduate – must have completed one year of full-time coursework as a NAU Flagstaff campus student
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Be in good university conduct standing
  • Commit 10-15 hours/week to the position

Required training

Successful applicants must also complete required training program(s) during the following timelines:

  • CRLA Certified Level 1 Training is REQUIRED for all new mentors during the spring 2021 term.
  • Safe Zone Training is to be completed prior to fall 2021 term.
  • Additional REQUIRED trainings may be held during the fall 2021 term.

NOTE: Job posting is open for the 2021-22 academic year and applicants must apply through Handshake. Applicants will upload current resume, cover letter and include 3 references.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

For more information, contact Simeona Beasley at 928-523-3147.

Office of Indigenous Student Success
Location
Room 100 Building 14
Native American Cultural Center
318 W. McCreary Drive
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-0001
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5653
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-0001
Contact Form
Email
issnatives@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-8086
Fax
928-523-8855
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