Student Worker: Peer Mentor

Job overview

The Student Worker: Peer Mentor role is onsite at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s multiple campus locations in Memphis, TN. Compensation is not specified. The college says it fosters student success, transforms lives, and increases educational attainment in Shelby County. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Office of Student Success, the peer mentor supports first-time freshmen and students returning after academic suspension or a stop-out period. The role promotes academic and personal success through mentoring, structured engagement, workshops, and connections to campus resources.

What you'll do

• Mentor students in the Saluqi Scholars and Welcome Back programs
• conduct structured check-ins and encourage participation in study groups, workshops, and Success Hub events
• staff Success Hubs and connect students to campus resources
• participate in outreach calls to support enrollment and retention
• assist with orientations and events
• facilitate workshops, study groups, and classroom presentations on academic success strategies
• encourage use of tutoring, advising, and career services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

student worker

peer mentor

student success

college mentoring

academic support

first-time freshmen

reentry students

study groups

workshops

memphis tn

southwest tennessee community college

saluqi scholars

welcome back program

campus resources

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College, have a minimum institutional GPA of 3.0, completed at least 12 credit hours, have at least two terms remaining before graduation, and be in good academic and behavioral standing.

About the employer

TNBR Careers is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.