What's a Success Mentor?
Success Mentors are placed in a First-Year Seminar course to serve as the class Student Mentor for the full 16 week semester. They help students develop into independent learners by helping New Shockers develop time management/study skills, introduce them to campus life, and connect students with campus resources.
Success Mentors will:
- Engage with First-Year Seminar Instructors and help lead ice breakers, discussions, and workshops
- Serve as a role model to New Shockers throughout their first semester at WSU through hosting study hours, 1:1 meetings, and attending campus events and other activities
- Work as part of the First-Year Programs Team to help New Shockers transition to WSU
Applications for 2024-2025 Success Mentor Team will open March 4th.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours at Wichita State University.
- Have an interest in helping students transition to Shocker Nation.
- Positive academic and conduct standing with the university.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to provide guidance, support and motivation for others in an ethical and professional manner.
- Ability to attend and successfully complete all training and commitments
- 2.75 GPA or higher
Other Information:
- Salary will be $11.00 per hour
Benefits
Benefits of being a Success Mentor:
- Hourly Compensation for trainings, class time, study hall hours, and attending campus events
- Free Shocker Swag (T-Shirt, Name tag, Student Success Merch)
- Network and connect with faculty, staff, and administration from Wichita State.
- Great first leadership role opportunity
- Very flexible on campus job - can fit with other roles on campus
Time Commitment
Time Commitment:
- Attend Spring Success Mentor Team Welcome: (April, 2 hours)
- Attend Fall Welcome Retreat (August, TBA, 8 hours)
- Assist with SHOCKFEST (August 16th-18th)
- Attend assigned weekly First-Year Seminar class (2 hours/Week)
- Attend Monthly Success Mentor Team Meeting (1 hour)
Apply Here!
Application Process:
- Please complete the Success Mentor Application Form by clicking HERE
- Applications are open March 4th - March 24th
- Interview Invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis
- Interviews will occur March 26th-March 28th
- Offers will be extended April 1st-April 5th
Contact Us
Questions?
Contact Assistant Director of First-Year Programs, Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte (eiran.saucedo-rodarte@wichita.edu)
