The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Peer Jacks Mentoring offers one-on-one peer mentoring to freshmen. Our mission is to build community, and facilitate a support network for first-year students. We help ease students' transition to the university, and help them develop a sense of self-direction by promoting learning beyond the classroom. We empower students to achieve autonomy while completing their degree.

Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise, observe and evaluate 14 to

18 Peer Mentors (PM); facilitate one-on-one and group staff

meetings with assigned PMs; provide resources when needed;

assist PMs with strategies to develop and maintain relationships

with their students; maintain accurate PM files; use online database

to assist PMs with accurate record keeping and to generate reports;

facilitate PM training throughout the academic year; monitor PM

hours and student meetings; coordinate and attend PM planned

educational events; responsible for co-circular committee work;

other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

One year experience working with students or equivalent combination of related experiences, training and/or education.

Bachelor's degree and enrolled in a graduate program, preferably Student Affairs or related program.

Strong interpersonal, public relations, and oral communication skills.

Experience working with multicultural populations.

Computer competency including Microsoft Office Suite and general database experience.

Priority will be given to individuals who can work for a full academic year.

Benefits:

$12,000 stipend per academic year

Full tuition benefit

Health Insurance

The Graduate Assistantship begins two weeks prior to the fall and a week prior to spring semesters with program training and orientation. The Graduate Assistant must be available to work 20 hours per week during the academic year. This Graduate Assistantship requires evening and some weekend commitments.

Student Affairs Mentoring

Peer Jacks Mentoring

Graduate Assistant Application

The application, letter of interest, and resume are all due by Monday, February 9th, 2018.

If you have any questions call Joey Ruiz at 928.523.2033

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Educational Information

Name and location of institution

Dates Attended Type of Degree Earned

Curriculum

From To Major Minor

College or University

College or University

College or University

Graduate Degree pursuing at NAU:

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Present or last employer Address City State Zip

Your job title

Start date:

Leave date: Name of Supervisor Phone number Salary:

Reason for leaving:

Description of responsibilities:

Personal Information

Last Name First M.I. NAU ID

Present Address City State Zip Cell Phone

Permanent Address City State Zip Permanent Phone

Email

How did you learn about the position?

Previous employer Address City State Zip

Your job title

Start date:

Leave date: Name of Supervisor Phone number Salary:

Reason for leaving:

Description of responsibilities:

Previous employer Address City State Zip

Your job title

Start date:

Leave date: Name of Supervisor Phone number Salary:

Reason for leaving:

Description of responsibilities:

REFERENCES

Name Title/relationship Address Phone (include area code) Occupation

May we contact your present employer? Yes No

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Letter of Interest describing your interest in our program commenting on preferred qualifications.

Resume

A transcript copy of ALL previous coursework.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex,

age, handicap, marital status, or status as a disabled veteran. Information provided on this application will not be used for any

discriminatory purpose.

I hereby certify that the answers and other information on this application are true and correct. I understand any

misrepresentation, or omission of facts on my part will be justification for separation from the department’s service, if

employed. I understand my employment may be contingent upon receipt of an alien registration number, verification of birth,

and any other pertinent information. My continued employment will depend upon my will, or the department’s will.

If you are a NAU student, in submitting and signing this application, I also authorize access to my student records to review my

GPA, and any other pertinent information relevant to my application.

Signature Date

Application deadline: Friday, February 9th, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Applications may be mailed to:

Peer Jacks Mentoring

Northern Arizona University

PO Box 5902

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Applications may be delivered to:

Peer Jacks Mentoring Office

University Union, Fieldhouse Rm. 254

(Union Fieldhouse, 2nd floor, in the Academic Success Center)

Or emailed application to: PeerJacks@nau.edu