SRC Peer Academic Mentor

Job Title: SRC  Peer Academic Mentor  

Term of Employment: Sept 21, 2026-April 30, 2027

Expected Hours: Approximately 10-12 hours per week  

Salary: $17.00/hour 

Job Summary: The SRC Peer Academic Mentor (PAM) will meet with current and prospective students to answer any questions that they may have about navigating Bishop’s resources and opportunities available to them. They will work with the Student Success Manager (SSM), and collaborate with the Academic Success Centre (ASC) and various departments to organize and lead academic events. PAM’s will reach out to students throughout the year to promote the Peer Mentoring Program and academic events. They will work for the SRC Student Success Centre (SSC), with a focus on student engagement, academic development, and EDI (equity, diversity, inclusion). They will also collaborate with Student Services and divisional Deans, chairs, academic advisors and student senators. The PAMs will be overseen by the SRC Student Success Manager (SSM).

Requirements:

• Must be a full-time or part-time degree student, in good academic standing, at Bishop’s University, enrolled for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Must be in good standing with Campus Security and Vice-Principal of Student Affairs office
• Must be available in person throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Must be available to undergo training in mid-September (based on all the PAMs availabilities)

Nature of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and contributing to long-lasting and successful projects aimed at the development of the university’s academic profile, in collaboration with the SSM, and various departmental faculty
• Collaborate with the SSM, ASC and student senators to develop and advertise events, handouts, and resource lists
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of academic opportunities, extracurriculars, resources and opportunities at the university.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the university’s structure, registration deadlines, resources and extracurricular student opportunities
• Assist in the organization and delivery of various academic workshops over the course of the academic year
• Actively promote the Peer Mentorship program and resources available within the SSC
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all mentoring contacts, while maintaining confidentiality
• Act as liaison between students, professional staff and chairpersons
• Adhere to all office policies and procedures, operating out of the Learning Commons as an integral part of the Student Success Centre
• Work in close collaboration with support services including Student Services and BUnited
• Meet with the SSM on a weekly basis
• Communicate with students and faculty on a regular basis to learn and adjust mentoring according to the needs of various groups
• Direct students towards the appropriate divisional advisors with regards to registration process and course selection
• They will:
  • Help guide students to the correct academic resources
  • Help students read the academic calendar
  • Take the initiative to help students and academic societies or clubs organize extracurricular projects
  • Organize academic events and workshops with the ASC, academic clubs and societies and divisional faculty
  • Promote and facilitate certain functions of the Nimbus peer tutoring program
• They will not:
  • Act as academic advisors
  • Give students definitive answers on program requirements

Skills Required:

• Applicants should have strong interpersonal (including empathy, patience, care) teamwork, listening and organizational skills as well as proven initiative and ability to work independently.
• Have an inclusive, open, creative, and innovative mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills (French, as well as other language skills, are an asset)
• Knowledge of the University’s resource structure
• Experience in team management and leadership is an asset
• Familiarity with emerging trends in educational development and remote collaboration and learning is an asset

Applications will be accepted until September 7, 2026.

To apply please submit a cover letter, résumé and two references (to be contacted upon interview) by email to Mare Prober, BUSRC Student Success Manager at [email protected]

Please add your name AND job position in the subject of your application.

For further information about the position and how to apply, please contact:

Mare Prober, BUSRC Student Success Manager at [email protected]