Meet our Indige-Peer Mentors
Meet our Indige-Peer Mentors and the rest of the OISS staff.
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.