Apply To Be A PES Peer Mentor

Apply to be a Peer Mentor with the President's Emerging Scholars Program at the U of M, Twin Cities.

About the President's Emerging Scholars:

The President’s Emerging Scholars (PES) is a four-year program that supports undergraduate students with high potential at the University of Minnesota. The objective of the program is to empower students to take advantage of University resources in order to meet their academic, career and personal goals. 

About Peer Mentors:A Peer Mentor in the PES program provides leadership and models positive behavior for new students. Peer Mentors will work closely with PES staff, including college personnel, to support the success of PES students.

There are two primary components of the PES Program as follows:

Components:

1) A 5-day Summer Seminar, where Peer Mentors will lead small groups of students through a digital storytelling workshop

2) Student one-on-one meetings throughout the academic year

Applicants should indicate their preference for either (A) Components 1 & 2, or (B) Component 2 only.

To Apply:For more information about the position and how to apply, click here: 

http://z.umn.edu/peermentorapplication

Applications are due February Friday, February 6th. 

Questions?

Contact Steve Cisneros (cisne004@umn.edu or 612-626-7388) or Annie Berge (amberge@umn.edu or 612-626-2605)

Work Study Positions Available with TRIO

The College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, are currently accepting applications for the following student positions (please note that all positions are WORK-STUDY; no exceptions):

• Tutor (work study only) - #193047  
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (work study) - #192994  
• Student Office Assistant - #193069  

About TRIO UB:

TRIO UB is a federally funded college prep program focused on equipping low income, first generation and urban Minneapolis high school students with the skills and information needed to achieve their collegiate dreams. Tutors and Teaching Assistants require weekly availability during the hours of our after-school services which run M-Th from 3-6pm in Appleby Hall. Office Assistants should have daytime availability between 9-5pm M-Th. 

TO APPLY: 

Go to employment.umn.edu and search the position using the requisition numbers listed above. All positions require an updated resume, cover letter, and references and college transcripts; final candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Timeline: Interviews end of August, early September; Staff will start no later than 9/20 (training). TRIO UB academic year after-school services are held at Appleby Hall and will start on 9/29.