Sam Houston State University

Requisition 202600107ST

Title Student Employee- Access & Retention Programs- Peer Mentor (ELITE) (CWS)

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position Yes

Department Office of Student Experience & Retention

Division Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week 5-10

Hiring Rate

$10

Preferred Student Classification

Sophomore/Junior/Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position

• Meets weekly with assigned small group(s).
• Attends and actively participates in all required SH ELITE programs, events, and trainings.
• Contacts mentees who are on academic alert regarding their academic progress and provide them with services and resources to support academic excellence.
• Conducts proactive outreach to ELITE members regarding semester advising, course registration, and key academic deadlines to support timely progression.
• Promotes engagement and active participation among ELITE members by encouraging involvement in program events, resources, and community-building opportunities.
• Assists with marketing and recruiting new and future students into the SH ELITE program.
• Performs other duties necessary by the Director or Associate Director(s) of Access & Retention Programs.

Other Requirements for the Position

• An SH Peer Mentor must understand and believe in the goals of the University and the SH ELITE program.
• An SH ELITE Peer Mentor must have a 2.5 overall cumulative grade point average at the time of application, at the end of the fall semester, and at the end of the spring semester. Your permanent record will verify this. No one may hold an SH ELITE Peer Mentor position while on academic probation.
• An SH ELITE Peer Mentor must not be on disciplinary probation. This will be verified by your SHSU record.

Open Date 03/30/2026

Position Number

Contact Name & Title Ericka Guadarrama

Contact Phone (936) 294-2722

Contact Email ejm019@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Fax

Contact Instructions Summary

Email preferred.

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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