Forward Scholars Peer Mentor - Fall Transition Program - Summer 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay
TRIO & Educational Opportunity Programs
Job Title: Forward Scholars Summer Peer Mentor
Program
Dates:
Pay Rate: $600 stipend
Hours: Summer Online Workshops, Training, Bridge week
Location: In person
Job Responsibilities:
The TRIO & EOP department is seeking a motivated student to join the Forward Scholars Program. We need committed role models to assist at the FS Summer Orientation and Transition Program for the new Forward Scholars Cohort. Under the supervision of the Forward Scholars Director & Coordinator, Peer Mentors will supervise and engage in activities, workshops, and events with new students. We seek leaders dedicated to positively impacting the new Forward Scholars' lives. Peer Mentors will provide guidance during cultural and academic programming and monitor recreational events, ensuring problem-solving throughout the summer orientation and transition program.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled full-time at UW-W and in good academic standing.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Attention to detail as it relates to communication and teamwork.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information is necessary.
- Experience with leadership, mentoring, or community engagement preferred.
Mentorship and Leadership Expectations:
- Represent the Forward Scholars Program and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with professionalism and integrity.
- Engage with students to foster peer relationships that support their academic year.
- Be knowledgeable about campus organizations and resources.
- Interact with freshmen during summer orientation, group mentorship meetings, games, and activities.
- Promote TRIO &EOP events while encouraging participation in campus-wide programs and high-impact practices (HIPs).
- Communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Maintain mentor relationships with students throughout the academic year.
- Attend and complete all mentor training in preparation for transition week.
- Attend (3) summer workshops scheduled for incoming FS students.
- Participate in all workshops and activities for the entire bridge week.
- Check in meetings with the Program Coordinator and Director during the programs.
Through this position, students will:
- Develop career readiness skills including communication, professionalism, and time management.
- Develop communication and crisis intervention skills in a setting that serves students with diverse needs.
- Enhance leadership and mentoring abilities through direct engagement with peers.
- Strengthen teamwork and collaboration in a diverse educational environment.
- Apply problem-solving and critical thinking in event planning and student support.
- Demonstrate civic engagement through community service and program involvement.
Supervision:
John R. Dominguez, Jr. Terri Jones
Director Program Coordinator
McCutchan Hall, Room 107 McCutchan Hall, Room 116
(262) 472-5330 (262) 427-5291