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Weber State University Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor in OGDEN, Utah

The Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor role entails supporting Military-Affiliated students during challenges and assisting walk-in students. Peer Mentors will schedule and coordinate appointments with students to address needs,such as guiding them to Advisors,certifying officials,or relevant resources. They will also field inquiries regarding Military-Affiliated services,opportunities,and other student requirements. Mentors will also assist students with navigating Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits,FAFSA applications,and forms. Additionally,Peer Mentors represent the Peer Mentoring program and the Military-Affiliated Student Center at both on-campus and off-campus events,offering personalized support to students. Peer mentors will also be trained and familiar with the GI Bill certifying process to help students better understand VA processes.Peer Mentor support duties,such as:-Working with students one-on-one to address their concerns-Connect students with on campus,community,state,and federal services that they may need-Answering questions about services,opportunities,or needs-Reviewing student classes and degree programs-Knowing VA rules and regulations on approved courses-Assisting the SCOs with enrollment certifications-Following up on student concerns-Set appointments with students who may want to meet with them Outreach duties such as:-Staffing Peer Mentor booths at events when necessary-Calling students to follow up on questions,appointments,etc.-Create small posters and handouts when necessary Clerical duties for Military-Affiliated Student Center such as:-Answer Phones-Schedule Appointments via Gmail calendar and Starfish-Make copies,scans,and prints of documents for staff-Review student records prior to meetings-Check in with supervisor at beginning of shift to receive tasks or updated information.-Other Mentoring/ Office duties as assignedLeadership development such as:-Attend regular meetings and trainings when scheduled by supervisor-Attend university training when appropriate (financial aid,studentsupport training,etc.)-Assist with planning and executing of events and programs and anyadditional duties assigned

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