First-Generation Peer Mentor (Multiple Open Positions)

Closing Date:

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full- or part-time at the University of Arkansas, degree-seeking undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior

• Maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA or above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring students

• Experience using social media to promote events

• Personal experience as a first-generation college student

• Experience working independently and in groups

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures relevant to student conduct and academic integrity

• Knowledge of campus resources and support services

• Knowledge of the first-generation student experience

• Knowledge of effective mentoring practices

• Knowledge of time management and goal-setting strategies

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality

• Ability to serve as a positive role model by demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and academic persistence

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries in mentoring relationships

Additional Information:

Physical Activities Associated with this Position:

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Sedentary Work | Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Visual Acuity:

• N/A

Compensation & Benefits:

• $12.00 per hour

• Student Affairs Wage Scale: 2

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 4-hour per week in-person/virtual (hybrid) commitment.

• Weekly hours worked depend on meetings and event schedule.

Employment Timeline:

• Anticipated start date September 1, 2025. This position is active for one (1) academic year and is renewable with required reapplication based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Supervision: Skyler Ames-Patton, Transition Programs & Initiatives

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:

Perspective Awareness | Communication | Critical Thinking | Leadership

• Ability to Engage Multiple Perspectives

• Ability to Support Others' Needs

• Ability to Create Environments of Belonging

• Ability to Use Active Listening

• Ability to Use Oral Communication

• Ability to Use Written Communication

• Ability to Make Effective and Fair Decisions

• Ability to Inspire, Persuade, and Motivate

Application Instructions and Required Documents:

• Please contact Skyler Ames-Patton at sbames@uark.edu, with additional questions about the position.

• Resume and personal statement

• All application documents must be submitted in Workday

• Application deadline: August 22, 2025

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.