Peer mentoring

The Peer Mentoring Program helps new Native/Indigenous students have a smooth transition to university life.

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
Able to communicate clearly and effectively in-person (in front of up to 25 students in a class or in a group presentation setting), phone, email, social media
Self-motivated and works well in a team environment

Currently enrolled as a full-time Flagstaff campus student
Sophomore status or higher (30 units or more) as an undergraduate student
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Commit 10-15 hours/week to the position
One year of experience living and/or working with Native American, Alaskan Native and/or Native Hawaiian populations
Clean background and driving record (with valid state driver’s license)
Commitment to complete required training
Willing to work some weekends and/or evenings (with advance notification)

CRLA Certified Level 1 Training is required (training dates to be determined).

NOTE: Job posting will open Dec. 1, 2019 for the 2020-21 academic year and applicants must apply through Handshake.

For more information, contact Simeona Beasley or Kiara Weathersby at 928-523-8086.

Meet our peer mentors, and the rest of the OISS staff.