Student Assistant - ASPIRE Mentor (Student Development and Access Services)

This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function. This position is responsible for assisting Student Development and Support with the ASPIRE Mentoring Program and Summer Bridge Program to support first-year students in their transition to the university. Reports to the Program Director of Student Development and Support. **QUALIFICATIONS** The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Must be an active student in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher). Must be able to attend the ASPIRE Staff Retreat on August 17, 2026 and the ASPIRE Summer Bridge Program August 17-21, 2026. Must be able to work up to 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semester, plus work all mentoring sponsored events. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** 1. Mentors assigned students on a biweekly basis by providing personalized support and guidance in their first year of college. 2. Participates in the ASPIRE Summer Bridge Program and assists with preparing a cohort of incoming students for their first year of college. 3. Increases mentees’ campus connections through involvement in campus organizations and familiarizing them with campus resources. 4. Assists students with their academic goals and social connections throughout their first year of college. 5. Participates in required training necessary to execute the mentor role in the program. 6. Develops assigned program sessions in coordination with the director. 7. Assists in mentee file and record maintenance. **NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** 1. Performs other related duties as assigned. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 1. Knowledge of strategies for success for the first year of college. 2. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 3. Ability to manage one’s own time. 4. Ability to demonstrate good judgment. 5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 6. Ability to communication professionally and courteously with university faculty, staff, and students. 7. Ability to provide enthusiasm and positivity associated with growth mindset. 8. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. 9. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor. 10. Ability to separate personal situations from the work environment. 11. Ability to identify issues of concern to bring to the attention of the director. This position will be paid a stipend August 15-22nd then transitioned to an hourly pay for the Fall and Spring. Will report to Program Director of Student Development and Support. A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.