You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Goodyear Driving Opportunity Peer Mentor

The University of Akron Office of Multicultural Development
Email

Recruiting Notice

The Office of Mentorship & Student Development is seeking a Peer Mentor to support undergraduate students in the Goodyear Driving Opportunity Scholarship program. Applicants must be currently enrolled sophomores, juniors, or seniors at The University of Akron. This position reports directly to the Director, Office of Mentorship and Student Development. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Meet one-on-one with Goodyear Driving Opportunity Scholarship students for 10-15 hours per week throughout the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year.
  • Document sessions by ensuring students log in before and log out after their meetings.
  • Submit session summary reports for each program student.
  • Assess individual student needs and develop personalized support plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress toward short-term and long-term goals during one-on-one meetings.
  • Complete end-of-semester reports summarizing scholars’ progress.
  • Communicate training needs and/or student concerns to the Director, Office of Mentorship and Student Development.
  • Assist with programming and workshops as requested by the Director.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Passion for supporting student success.
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at The University of Akron.
  • Completion of at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to individual learning styles and needs.
  • Ability to apply study strategies, goal setting, organizational skills, and time management in mentoring sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience mentoring or supporting other students.
  • Experience working with students from various backgrounds.

Compensation

  • Hourly Rate: $13 per hour.
  • Goodyear Scholarship Award: $1,250 applied toward UA tuition.

To Apply

  • Email your resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Autumn Frampton at autumn@uakron.edu. 
  • Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  • This position is renewable for the duration of the program based on satisfactory performance evaluations.

Questions?

Contact Autumn Frampton at autumn@uakron.edu.