POSITION TITLE: Peer Support Student Leader
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 1 – June 16; June 19 to August 5h, 2023
HOURS OF WORK: May 1 – June 16; up to 10 hours/week (evening and some weekend); June 19 to August 5, 2023 8:30 to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work
RATE OF PAY: $15.50hour + Vacation as determined by HR policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As the Peer Support Student Leader, you will assist with daytime and occasional on call student success, study skills and learning consolidation sessions for Indigenous learners attending Nipissing University’s Indigenous Education Programs. You will assist with preparing, organizing, and leading individualized and small group activities, acting as a mentor to students assigned to you, including workshops related to professional development skills. The Peer Support Student Leader will concentrate on both social and academic activities as well as provide resources and guidance on lectures, homework, and assignments
DUTIES INCLUDE:
This position will assist with the following:
- creating a positive learning environment for new and returning learners
- academic, social support and guidance
- attending scheduled course lectures, labs, field trips in which participating learners are registered
- organization and planning of activities related to the Peer Support Leader program
- problem solving and decision making with regard to the Peer Support Leader program
- set-up, operation and closure of a daily Drop In Centre
- compilation and organization of written daily student log reports
- weekly debrief meetings with Peer Support Leader program supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A student with an undergraduate degree, BEd students preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office and other Nipissing University related software
- Good interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Internet and search engines
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Previous experience in a one-to-one tutoring or homework club setting
- Preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry
This position is subject to budgetary approval
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the position number/job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.