From: Deanna Peck <deanna.peck@sjsu.edu> Date: Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 1:57 PM Subject: Peer Connections is hiring! To: Bem Cayco <bem.cayco@sjsu.edu>

It is that time of the semester when Peer Connections is recruiting qualified students for the positions of peer tutor and peer mentor for the Fall 2015 semester.  We are looking for students who have strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  We know that you see these students frequently in your classes and interactions and since Math of all levels is one of the most sought after subjects, we would love to see more of your students applying for these positions.

Students who are individually recommended by faculty and staff are more likely to apply than those who receive a flier or hear a class announcement. Therefore, I invite you to encourage any students who you believe would be effective in assisting others achieve academically and/or navigate through their university experience.

A job description and job application for both positions can be found at:  http://peerconnections.sjsu.edu/employment/  Please click on the position title to get the complete job description.  Below, I have included a quick bulleted list of information that you may want to pass along to your students.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in promoting this important effort and feel free to pass this email or information on to your other colleagues.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Deanna

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PEER CONNECTIONS – Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor Jobs Available

What Peer Mentors Do?

• Support students who are adjusting to their academic and social life
• Facilitating campus wide workshops on a variety of topics, including:

o Stress Management

o Note Taking

o Study Strategies

o Campus Resources

o Smart Spartan Spending

• Use their creativity and problem-solving skills to work in a diverse, team-driven environment and serve as an experienced guide and role model

What Peer Tutors Do?

• Assist students with undergraduate coursework
• Empowering tutees to develop strong study strategies and strong self-efficacy
• Boost independent learning skills and self-confidence
• Subjects tutored include, but are not limited to:

o Math & Statistics

o Writing

o Chemistry, Biology, & Physics

o Engineering

o Business

o Psychology

Basic Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or more for 2 semesters prior to hiring semester
• Enrolled in at least 6 units at San Jose State
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Possess self-motivation and have strong communication skills
• Tutor courses that have been completed with an “A” or a “B”

How Peer Mentors and Tutors benefit from their work?

• Ongoing professional and personal development, including:

o CRLA certification

o Communication skills and strengths training

o Leadership opportunities and development of interpersonal skills

• Working in a team-oriented and empowering environment
• Competitive pay (starting at $11.50 – $13 based on experience)
• A consistent and flexible schedule (between 6-20 hours per week, avg 9-10)
• Priority Registration at SJSU
• And more!