IDEAL Peer Mentor Job Description 2022-2023

Title: IDEAL (InDustrial Engineers Are Leaders) Learning Community – Peer Mentor

Department: Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Job Conditions: Academic Year 2022-2023
Compensation: 5-10 hours per week, $15.00/hour

Job Summary

The IDEAL Learning Community is designed to help students who are majoring in industrial engineering transition to the university environment. Peer mentors are expected to be leaders in building a sustainable learning community that enhances student engagement. Additional goals of the IDEAL Peer Mentor are to promote academic excellence and encourage the development of student relationships with other students, staff and faculty.

Mentoring Opportunities:

• Serve as an academic consultant for students in the Industrial Engineering Program (Leadership)
• Contact learning community mentees prior to their arrival at ISU and throughout the academic year (Leadership, Communication)
• Meet one-on-one with mentees throughout the academic year to develop positive rapport (Communication)
• Assist in developing graduation plans for new students and serve as a resource (Leadership, Learning & Application)
• Lead study nights and organize special study sessions before exams (Collaboration & Teamwork, Learning & Application)
• Plan and facilitate multiple social activities each semester to meet the variety of interests and needs of our students (Professionalism, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Intercultural Perspectives)
• Post opportunities and activities in Canvas (Technology)

Teaching Assistance:

• Attend ENGR 101 in the Fall semester and IE 101 for at least one semester (Leadership, Professionalism)
• Capture class attendance for ENGR 101 & IE 101 (Technology)
• Plan and present lesson plans for ENGR 101 (Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, Application & Learning)
• Develop and facilitate group activities to engage mentees in the classroom (Leadership, Collaboration & Teamwork)
• Evaluate, provide feedback for, and submit grades for student assignments in Canvas (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Technology)

Other Responsibilities

• Attend University Learning Community training events, including mandatory training in August and one supplemental training opportunity per semester (Learning & Application)
• Attend weekly meetings with the learning community coordinators (Learning & Application, Collaboration & Teamwork)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering major
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
• Sophomore, junior, senior standing for academic year 2022-2023
• Available (on campus) for both fall and spring semesters
• Able to work independently, collaboratively, and show strong interpersonal skills

This position allows students to develop and support a successful community. This is a leadership position. There are two IDEAL Learning Communities in the IMSE Department, IDEAL Freshman and IDEAL Transitions.
Contact John Luckiesh for questions about the IDEAL Freshman and Transitions Learning Communities: luckiesh@iastate.edu.

ISU Division of Student Affairs Student Employee Career Readiness Competencies

 

Collaboration

Engage in intentional interactions among groups and/or individuals of differing backgrounds directed at achieving a shared goal. Able to work productively within a team structure, and identify and manage group dynamics.

Communication

Articulate thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in written and oral forms, in a manner conducive to fostering professional relationships. Including the demonstration of proficient speaking and listening skills, to clearly express oneself and receive ideas of others.

Professionalism

Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time management) and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior, act responsibly, and be able to learn from mistakes.

Intercultural Perspectives

Understand personal identities. Value, respect, and learn from divergent viewpoints. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people. Appreciate individuals’ differences.

Leadership

Identify the strengths of self and others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. Manage emotions and acknowledge those of others to inspire, guide, and empower; and organize, align, and prioritize team tasks for positive change.

Learning and Application

Acquire knowledge, skills, and experiences and apply academic and job-based learning in novel and innovative ways. Application can happen through simple connections among ideas and experiences, to synthesizing and transferring learning in various contexts and environments.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Synthesize existing ideas, images, or expertise in original ways. Design, evaluate and implement strategies or interventions to answer questions, make decisions, or achieve a desired goal.

Technology

Integrate and utilize technology ethically and efficiently, and discern when technology is appropriate to the task at hand. Adapt to new and emerging technologies to complete tasks and accomplish goals based on organizational purpose.