You must be a registered Antioch College student to be eligible for this position. You must be in good academic standing.
Academic Year round NOT including JA & ND Blocks
Position Summary:
The Peer Mentor for Academic Success supports fellow students in developing essential academic and personal success skills. This role focuses on helping peers strengthen their time management, organization, study strategies, and self-advocacy. Peer Mentors will provide one-on-one and group support, promote academic resources, and contribute to building a culture of success and accountability within the Antioch community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support peers in developing effective habits, including time management, organization, goal-setting, communication, peer feedback and editing, and self-advocacy.
- Work with the Assistant Director of Student Success and Academic Resources ( ADSSAR) to develop and facilitate group study sessions, time management workshops, and academic skill-building programs.
- Hold walk-in hours and office hours in the Olive Kettering Library.
- Support the ADSSAR to collaborate with faculty, staff, and advisors to identify and assist students who may benefit from additional academic support.
- Assist with orientation and programming for new students to promote awareness of academic resources.
- Help manage scheduling for peer mentoring sessions and maintain accurate records of student participation.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, and staff through email, meetings, and events.
- Assist the ADSSAR with general program support, such as, sending session reminders, and promoting Center for Academic Student Success (CASS) programming.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable and organized; able to manage appointments and deadlines effectively.
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups and facilitating discussions.
- Familiarity with email, calendars, and basic digital tools.
- Positive attitude and commitment to helping peers thrive academically and personally.
- Completion of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) training required.
Required Physical Abilities:
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment Considerations:
- Primarily office-based with occasional movement around campus for events and meetings.
- Indoor environment with standard office equipment and climate control.
- Some outdoor activity may occur during campus events or programming.
Number of Positions Available (per term):
1
Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 10-15
Monday – Friday during normal business hours
Flexible Schedule
Department:
Student Affairs – Student Success Services
Immediate Supervisor Name:
Alyssa Johnstone
Office: 937-767-1286 ext. 0193
Email: ayoxtheimer@antiochcollege.edu
Application Process:
To apply, send email to studentjobs@antiochcollege.edu with the following Application Material.
Include the position title in subject line.
In the body of the email answer the following questions:
What is your study/co-op sequence for the academic year?
What is your Class Schedule?
What hours are you available to work?
What year are you?
Have you worked on campus before?
Submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience as an attachment in Word or PDF format.
Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.