About the Position

Make a direct impact on fellow Miners' academic success as an On-Track Student Mentor. You'll guide students on academic probation through personalized mentorship, interactive seminars, and strategic goal-setting to help them return to good academic standing.

Mentor up to 20 students through bi-weekly one-on-one meetings, plan and facilitate seven large-group lunch seminars on academic success topics, and connect mentees with campus resources. You'll work alongside other peer mentors under the guidance of the On-Track Coordinator in the Student Success Center.

Time Commitment & Pay

• Work 12–15 hours per week throughout the semester, including seminar facilitation, individual mentoring sessions, program activities, and staff meetings.
• Starting pay is $13.90 per hour with potential for increases based on time served.

What You'll Do

• Student Mentorship: Provide individualized guidance to an assigned caseload of up to 20 On-Track participants. Support students in setting goals, developing academic recovery plans, and connecting with appropriate campus resources. 
• Seminar Facilitation: Plan, lead, and assist in seven large-group lunch seminars focused on academic success topics such as study strategies, time management, motivation, and resilience. Collaborate with SSC staff to design interactive and engaging activities.
• Program Engagement: Encourage consistent participation and accountability among mentees. Coordinate personalized “prescribed” activities tailored to individual student needs and track completion.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other mentors and SSC staff to share best practices, monitor student progress, and communicate challenges or trends observed within the program. Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills, reliability, and enthusiasm for student success when engaging with mentees, peers, and staff members.
• Administrative & Reporting Duties: Maintain accurate documentation of meetings, seminar attendance, and prescribed activities. Submit required progress updates and reflections by established deadlines.
• Staff Training & Professional Development: Attend staff training sessions to stay informed about SSC updates, campus initiatives, and best practices for supporting students effectively.

Academic Standing

• Current Missouri S&T undergraduate with sophomore status or higher
• Cumulative GPA of 2.9 or above in good academic standing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance to help students set goals, develop academic recovery plans, and navigate campus resources
• Plan and lead engaging seminars on study strategies, time management, motivation, and resilience
• Track student progress, coordinate personalized activities, and maintain accurate documentation
• Attend staff training sessions and required meetings
• Communicate effectively with mentees, fellow mentors, and SSC staff

Essential Skills

• Outgoing personality with genuine passion for helping others succeed
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational abilities
• Reliability, punctuality, and enthusiasm for student success
• Ability to adhere to scheduled commitments and meet administrative deadlines

Ready to Apply?

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Priority review for applications submitted by November 19.
• Work-study students are eligible. All application responses must be your own original work—AI-generated content will result in disqualification.
• Questions? Contact the On-Track Program at ontrack@mst.edu.

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