Job Information
University of Utah CA+P Student Success Design Foundations Peer Advisors in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 09/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN15234N
Job Title UU Student - Mentor
Working Title CA+P Student Success Design Foundations Peer Advisors
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 10
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00158 - Coll of Architect & Plan-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.00
Close Date
Job Summary
Mentors provide guidance, resources, advice, connections, and support to U of U students. Mentors desire to instill a sense of confidence and community among their mentees. They may assist their mentees with university life through individualized meetings, hosting events with, and/or, maintaining ongoing communication throughout the academic year. Mentee needs will differ, and mentors will provide support as needed.
The College of Architecture + Planning initiated a program for Design Foundation and Pre-major students designed to provide an integrated introduction to the disciplines of architecture, planning, and design. Titled “Design Foundations,” the program helps pre-major students develop cross-disciplinary design-related literacy and skills, and provide a supportive, cohort-based learning environment. In their first year, students will work together in three courses – Design Contexts ( DES 2630), Design Ecologies ( CMP 2010), and Design Foundations Workshop ( ARCH 2630). After their first year, students will explore in greater depth one of the college’s three undergraduate streams of inquiry — architecture, design, or urban ecology.
The Design Foundations Peer Advising Program provides opportunities for incoming first year and transfer students entering the Design Foundations Program to connect with juniors and seniors in each of the CA+P majors. The program is meant to provide additional student support and guidance through experiential knowledge thatour Peer Advisors have attained through their Design Foundations experience. DF Peer Advisors will be housed through the CA+P Student Success Center and will also provide quick advising support to students.
Design Foundations Peer Advisor Program Goals:
Provide new students with a sense of belonging within the College and campus community.
Help facilitate students’ entry into the Architecture, Design, and Urban Ecology majors.
Help improve student retention and graduation rates.
Responsibilities
Help new students with their transition to the University of Utah.
Attend mandatory Peer Advising training sessions and bi-weekly advisor meetings. Peer Advising Training will occur 10/1/24 and 10/3/24.
Peer Advisors are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, and 2-3 hours the Peer Advisor must be available to DF students during Peer Advising open office hours.
Announce college activities and events in DF courses.
Support Design Foundation students with DF course work. Commenting on student projects in the draft stage.
Connect students with different resources on campus.
Assist students in learning how to use the databases for library assignments and software for class projects.
Assist in outreach and recruitment events, extracurricular/college events, and university programs such as New Student Orientation.
Provide tours for prospective students and sharing your student experience.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Have completed at least one year at the University of Utah by the time position begins
Must be in good standing with the University of Utah, both academically and in conduct
Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Shows commitment to campus and community through involvement
Preferences
Declared major in College of Architecture + Planning. Must have in-major status in either Architectural Studies, Design, or Urban Ecology.
Junior or senior status by Fall 2024. Specify junior and senior by each program. Must have completed one year of in-major coursework.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have completed all 3 Design Foundation classes: ARCH 2630, CMP 2010, and DES 2630.
Have a Minimum availability of 10-12 hours per week.
Special Instructions Summary
Submit required materials upon application- resume, class schedule for Fall 2024 and list other recurring commitments outside of classes, list one professional/academic reference that we can request a letter of recommendation from (include name, title, phone and email address). Apply by 9/16/24 for priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed shortly after this date.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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