Dawg2Dawg Peer Mentor

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Performs related work and other duties as assigned.
* Opportunity to work with our joint Dawg2Dawg Mentor Program which is responsible for supporting mentees with goal setting/planning, gaining community connections through interpersonal skill and relationship development, and introducing students to the campus resources.
* Complete content specific onboarding training and ongoing professional development through learning current programs and resources.
* Complete Positive Psychology Training courses.
* Conduct 5-10 one-to-one sessions per week.
* Effectively engage in culturally competent interactions with a large and varied student body.

Represent UGA's Well-Being and Fontaine Center Initiatives to the campus community.
* Attend on-campus tabling and outreach events to provide information on resources and answer questions.
* Attend approved off-campus tabling and outreach events to provide information on resources and answer questions.
* Identify opportunities for information and resource distribution on campus.