Botany Buds Peer Mentor - Weber State University : Job Details

Peer Mentors within the Braiding Opportunities in Training, Advocacy, and Networking for Young Scientists (BOTANY Scientists) program are essential team members assisting current and future Botany and Plant Ecology students as they acclimate to WSU and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) major. BOTANY Buds peer mentors will be responsible for the following essential job functions:

* supporting the success of assigned mentees by providing intentional mentoring on a one on one and small group setting in the following topic areas:

* Navigation of campus resource

* Time management

* STEM identities/ Connection to campus and community

* Preparation for graduation and beyond

* Contribute to a friendly and supportive Botany and Plant Ecology community

* Attend BOTANY Buds Mentor Program Social Events

Required Qualifications

* Must be a declared Botany and Plant Ecology major and have completed 2 semesters of Botany courses.

* Attend paid peer mentor training

* Minimum GPA 2.5

* Full-time (12 credits or more)

* Undergraduate student

* Must be dependable and be able to attend all assigned mentoring meetings and/or events

* Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Work Study eligible preferred. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-###-####.

* Experience mentoring and/or motivating others

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/17/2024 Review Date 09/19/2024 Job Close Date 09/17/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Notes to Applicant

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).