Peer Mentoring Specialist

Position Summary

The Morgridge Peer Mentoring Program within the Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) is seeking a Peer Mentoring Specialist who will report to the Assistant Director of Peer Mentoring. The Peer Mentoring Specialist will lead the supervision, training, and development of Peer Mentoring student staff. This role also supports the Assistant Director in the oversight of peer mentoring services, programs, and campus collaborations.

Morgridge Peer Mentoring is a peer-to-peer program that supports undergraduate students in their career success and engagement to campus. Signature services include the Career Peer Mentor Program and Career Lab, which are operated by 20-30 student staff members. Peer Mentoring student staff include Student Leads, Career Peer Mentors, and Program Ambassadors. Program Ambassadors provide campus outreach and programming support, while Career Peer Mentors offer personalized career guidance to student caseloads through outreach, 1:1 mentorship, and resource navigation.

Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) at MSU Denver connects students and employers, facilitating real-world learning experiences and upskilling homegrown talent for Colorado's workforce pipeline. More than a traditional career center, the C2 Hub innovatively strengthens students' academic and professional acumen through strategic and robust partnerships with local industries and communities to ensure an equitable and prosperous future for all Coloradans.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Fifty-five percent of our undergraduate student body are students of color, and fifty-nine percent identify as first-generation students.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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Duties/Responsibilities

60% - TRAINING/SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP

• Supervise a team of 20 - 30 direct supervisees and be responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, evaluation, and day-to-day performance management of these students.
• Oversee student staffing and schedule management.
• Create a positive and inclusive working environment, which includes relationship-building, development of competent staff, managing expectations, and leading group and individual meetings.
• Provide career advising, personal support, and individualized coaching to student staff.
• Identify professional and personal development opportunities for student staff designed to intentionally support career readiness for student employees.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Peer Mentoring on the development of trainings, office procedures, best practices, and student staff support materials.
• Model good judgement, ethical behavior, professional relationships, and a positive and cooperative attitude.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, create tools for assessing impact and career outcomes.
• Support and participate in outreach activities, including campus visit program presentations, campus events, and community engagement projects.

20% - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVENT PROGRAMMING

• Play an integral role in the leadership and enhancement of a signature Career Peer Mentor Program, including the management of tools and systems.
• Use innovative ideas and methods in developing strategies to increase program engagement and outcomes.
• Cultivate partnerships with stakeholders to deliver effective programming that is in alignment with university-wide retention and engagement efforts, and supports the holistic development of all MSU Denver students.
• Become knowledgeable about Classroom to Career Hub resources, services, programs and staff.

10% - ADMINISTRATIVE AND ASSESSMENT

• Provide administrative support for Peer Mentoring signature programs, including the Career Peer Mentor Program, Career Lab and first-year student focus.
• Manage a budget for student staff salaries (tracking work-study & hourly spending), as well as peer-mentor training and programming activities.
• Assist with data collection and assessment as it pertains to the success of the program and making data-driven decisions to scale the peer-mentoring program to ensure its meeting the institutional goals of student retention and career outcomes.
• Participate in recurring professional team meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Assistant Director of Peer Mentoring.

10% - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Remain current regarding trends and developments in higher education, high-impact practices related to peer mentoring, career development, equity and inclusion, and student retention.
• Actively participates in committees and working groups related to peer-to-peer support programs, retention efforts, and career development.
• Participate in training and relevant professional development activities to support professional and/or departmental growth. Works to operationalize and/or integrate learning from these trainings into the work unit and work processes.
• Represent the interests of Classroom to Career Hub and Peer Mentoring for campus wide committees and events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience having a supervision or leadership-role within a group-setting.
• Must have strong written and oral communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work some evenings/weekends.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with diverse, urban populations in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of student development theory and practice.
• Interest and/or focus on career development support.
• One year of previous experience in supervising, training and evaluating 10 or more staff.
• Experience creating programs that build community and foster student leadership development.
• Knowledge of student information systems, such as Workday, Banner, Navigate, etc.
• Knowledge and participation of national, regional, state, and/or local higher education organizations.

Work Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
• Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
• This is a primarily in-person role with limited opportunity for remote work.
• Travel: Rarely

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $51,100. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

This position will remain open until filled. Please apply byApril 23, 2025for consideration.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.