KPU Collective Peer Mentor

at  Kwantlen Polytechnic University

SUMMARY:

KPU Collective is a first-year peer mentorship program for domestic students focused on
developing skills to succeed in their first semester and beyond.
The KPU Collective Peer Mentor works on a caseload basis, whereby they are assigned a cohort of
students, which we call Collectives, who they support throughout the students’ first semester. They
facilitate connections with their Collectives in order to increase domestic student success and
retention.
The KPU Collective Peer Mentor is responsible for orienting new domestic students to KPU by
connecting with them online and in person, building community, providing support by answering
questions, and educating about campus services and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum KPU CGPA of 2.67 and in good academic standing
• Completed a minimum of 2 semesters at KPU and at least 18 credits
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

o Orientation Leader
o KPU Collective
o Learning Centre Peer Tutor
o International Student Life Volunteer
o FSO Student Ambassador
o KPU Community Ambassador

o Peer Wellness Team

• Salary Information

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:
Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitating weekly check ins with assigned Collective
• Referring students to Peer Tutors, Advisors, Counsellors, and other KPU Support Services
• Responding to student inquiries
• Providing weekly online office hours for conversations with students
• Hosting monthly socials
• Reporting problematic student behaviours or ongoing learning issues within their Collectivesto their supervisor
• Providing bi-weekly updates to Orientation and Transitions on number of engagements,types of supports needed, and questions asked

DOES THIS ROLE SOUND LIKE IT WAS MADE FOR YOU, YET YOU DON’T CHECK EVERY BOX?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.