PEER MENTOR PROGRAM INTERN & MENTOR APPLICATION

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1 PEER MENTOR PROGRAM INTERN & MENTOR APPLICATION The mission of the Peer Mentor Program (PMP) is to support the experience of students from underrepresented communities at Reed, and to ease the first year transition to college. The program strives to create spaces, through programs and other educational opportunities, for students from diverse backgrounds to engage in conversations about the educational experience at Reed. Through pairing incoming students with current Reedies, this program presents an additional opportunity for students to become familiar with the resources on campus that are available, and which reinforce a positive academic and social environment. Interns and Mentors are key to the success of this program. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We will be hiring 2 Interns and 18 Mentors for This application will allow you to indicate interest in the Intern position, Mentor position, or both. Please refer to the Intern and Mentor job descriptions for details about the distinct responsibilities and qualifications for each position. Interns and Mentors are students from a cross section of the campus, who have devised strategies to navigate the social and academic atmosphere of Reed, and are willing to share their insights. Interns and Mentors do not have to be perfect by any means; we encourage those who have experienced struggles at Reed and have learned or are learning from them to consider applying. Interns and Mentors are supervised by the Director of the Office for Inclusive Community, and Mentors are further supported by the PMP Interns. Previous involvement with PMP is a requirement to apply for the Intern position, however, it is not a prerequisite for the Mentor position. Interns will be awarded a $2,283 stipend, paid in 5 installments. Mentors will be awarded a $300 stipend at the end of each semester, contingent on the mentor s maintaining of mentor responsibilities. Each mentor will be matched with 2 4 mentees. IMPORTANT DATES: March 8 Application due by 12pm to mattoled@reed.edu or the PMP Mailbox in Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) March 9 18 Interviews take place in MRC (sign up for interviews here ) April 1 Notifications sent via April 5 PMP Mentor Welcome (5:00 6:30pm, Eliot 103) Week of April 11 Intern Welcome & Training (exact time & location TBD) August 15 Intern Training (9am 6pm) August 17 Mentors approved to move into on campus housing August 18 Mentor Training (9am 6pm) August PMP Odyssey (additional details will be shared over the summer) August 25 Inclusive Community Orientation Sessions (9:00 10:30am, 1:00 2:30pm; PMP interns and mentors expected to assist; additional details will be shared over the summer) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Your written application must include each of the following items; incomplete applications may not be considered: Completed application form (enclosed in this document) Resume highlighting previous employment and/or involvement experience 2 completed recommendation forms (enclosed in this document) Written answers to brief essay questions (enclosed in this document) Signed Authorization to Release Information from the Dean of Students Office (enclosed in this document) Sign up for an interview time on the Doodle poll: Return completed application materials to Dayspring Mattole via at mattoled@reed.edu or the PMP Mailbox in the Student Center by 12:00 PM on Monday, March 7. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Once you have signed up for an interview time, you will receive a confirmation from Dayspring. Thank you again for your interest in supporting incoming Reedies as a PMP Intern/Mentor! APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

2 Name: Expected Graduation Year: Which position are you applying for? Intern Mentor Both Are you studying abroad next year? Yes No If yes, which semester? Fall Spring Will you be using Federal Work Study for this position? Yes No Will you be an HA or have other O Week responsibilities? Yes No If yes, please list position(s) : Would you like to be considered for the PMP/MRC Summer Assistant position? (Assist with Odyssey Planning and planning for MRC programming during O week hrs/week, Mid May through August) Yes No Maybe SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS Please briefly answer the following questions (approximately words per question): 1 What has been your involvement in the Peer Mentor Program? How have your experiences at Reed been impacted by this program? 2 Please describe the organized groups or communities that you are connected with on campus. 3 Why do you want to be a Peer Mentor and/or Intern? What strengths can you bring to said position(s)? 4 What are the ways that you feel that PMP is successful in developing community & offering support to students, and what are some areas you would like to improve? 5 What knowledge, skills, and abilities do you think are most important for mentors to be effective? What ideas do you have for supporting mentors in the development of these skills and abilities? 6 What is the most important piece of advice you would share with mentors and/or mentees? CAMPUS REFERENCES Please list two campus references below. At least one should be faculty or staff (HAs included). Instruct each of your evaluators to complete the attached recommendation form and submit it to mattoled@reed.edu or via campus mail to Dayspring Mattole, Office for Inclusive Community, Student Center 110. Recommender 1: Name & Relationship to Candidate (i.e. faculty advisor, HA, friend): Phone Number: Address: Recommender 2: Name & Relationship to Candidate (i.e. faculty advisor, HA, friend): Phone Number: Address: PEER MENTOR PROGRAM INTERN & MENTOR RECOMMENDATION FORM

3 Student name: is applying for the position of (check all that apply): PMP Intern PMP Mentor Please speak to the candidate s qualifications for the positions as described below. The two PMP Interns work alongside the Director of the Office for Inclusive Community and are responsible for coordinating the PMP Odyssey, organizing social and academic events throughout the academic year, and general program oversight. The Interns also meet regularly with mentors and provide on going academic and social support as needed for both mentors and mentees. PMP Mentors are students from a cross section of the campus, who have devised strategies to navigate the social and academic atmosphere of Reed, and are willing to share their insights. Each Mentor will be matched with 2 3 mentees, all of whom are first year students, and will meet regularly with these mentees for ongoing academic and social support. Please return your recommendation to Dayspring Mattole (Office for Inclusive Community) at Student Center 110 or via to mattoled@reed.edu by 12pm on March 8. Evaluator Name: Job Title: Relationship to the candidate (i.e. faculty, advisor, supervisor, HA): Based on your observations, please rate the candidate on the following: Reliability Knowledge of campus resources and support systems Strong interpersonal skills Appreciation for and sensitivity to cultural differences Ability to role model Receptiveness to feedback Willingness to ask for help Additional comments: Evaluator Signature: Date: PEER MENTOR PROGRAM INTERN & MENTOR RECOMMENDATION FORM

4 Student name: is applying for the position of (check all that apply): PMP Intern PMP Mentor Please speak to the candidate s qualifications for the positions as described below. The two PMP Interns work alongside the Director of the Office for Inclusive Community and are responsible for coordinating the PMP Odyssey, organizing social and academic events throughout the academic year, and general program oversight. The Interns also meet regularly with mentors and provide on going academic and social support as needed for both mentors and mentees. PMP Mentors are students from a cross section of the campus, who have devised strategies to navigate the social and academic atmosphere of Reed, and are willing to share their insights. Each Mentor will be matched with 2 3 mentees, all of whom are first year students, and will meet regularly with these mentees for ongoing academic and social support. Please return your recommendation to Dayspring Mattole (Office for Inclusive Community) at Student Center 110 or via to mattoled@reed.edu by 12pm on March 8. Evaluator Name: Job Title: Relationship to the candidate (i.e. faculty, advisor, supervisor, HA): Based on your observations, please rate the candidate on the following: Reliability Knowledge of campus resources and support systems Strong interpersonal skills Appreciation for and sensitivity to cultural differences Ability to role model Receptiveness to feedback Willingness to ask for help Additional comments: Evaluator Signature: Date: Authorization to Release Information Reed College Office for Inclusive Community

5 As a condition of employment, all finalists for the Peer Mentor Program Intern and Mentor positions are requested to sign a release of information form authorizing the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students to share relevant educational record information to those responsible for the final hiring decision in the Office for Inclusive Community. By signing this Authorization to Release Information form, you are authorizing the Office for Inclusive Community to request relevant information from the sources listed below: Alcohol and Other Drug process, including in some cases the AOD Review Panel Medical Amnesty information will not be released as part of this request Judicial Board Sexual Misconduct Board Temporary Hearing Board Title IX reports Administration Committee Only major academic misconduct cases that were reviewed by this board will be released. Minor academic misconduct case information will not be released. Please note : If you have been found responsible for violations of Reed College policy and/or the Honor Principle, the letter explaining the resulting sanctions may include an indication that the outcome of the case will not be released as part of your educational record. This generally applies only to requests for information originating outside the college, not requests for information from within the college, which is shared on a need to know basis, such as to confirm eligibility for student employment. By signing below, you are authorizing the release of any relevant records from the above sources to the Office for Inclusive Community. Students are encouraged to discuss their disciplinary record with the hiring manager if they have concerns for how their record may impact their eligibility for employment. If you have any questions or concerns for what information may be released to the Office for Inclusive Community, please contact the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Student Services in Eliot 218. Please complete this Authorization to Release Information form by initialing and signing below and return it with your application materials. I grant permission for the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students to share with the hiring manager of the Office for Inclusive Community if I am at Level II or higher in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Policy process by this date in the current academic year. I grant permission for the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students to share with the hiring manager of the Office for Inclusive Community if I have a pending case or if I have been found responsible in a judicial board case, temporary hearing board case, administration committee academic misconduct case, Title IX report investigation, or sexual misconduct board case, and if so, whether I have completed assigned sanctions by the deadline. I understand that I am expected to inform the Director of the Office for Inclusive Community if I am currently on academic probation, academic warning, or I have concerns about my ability to balance the responsibilities of this position with my coursework. Student Name (print): ID Number: Student Signature: Date: TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT & DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES Is the applicant at Level II or higher in the AOD process by this date in the current academic year?

6 Yes No Has the applicant been the respondent in a judicial board case in which they were found responsible? Please note that this may include information from cases reviewed by the temporary hearing board or the Administration Committee. Yes, and student has completed their sanctions (or no sanctions were assigned) Yes, and student is currently completing their sanctions Yes, and student did not complete their sanctions by the deadline No If yes, the case determined a responsible finding of a violation of the following policy (or policies), or non compliance: Academic Misconduct Other College policy Non compliance with pre existing sanctions Is the applicant a respondent in a pending (in process) judicial board case? Please note that this may include information from cases reviewed by the temporary hearing board or the Administration Committee. Yes No If pending, the honor case is for the alleged violation of the following policy (or policies), or non compliance: Academic Misconduct Other College policy Non compliance with pre existing sanctions Has the applicant been the respondent in a sexual misconduct case in which they were found responsible? Please note that this may include information from cases reviewed by the temporary hearing board. Yes, and student has completed their sanctions (or no sanctions were assigned) Yes, and student is currently completing their sanctions Yes, and student did not complete their sanctions by the deadline No If yes, the case determined a responsible finding of a violation of the following policy (or policies), or non compliance: Other College policy Non compliance with pre existing sanctions Is the applicant a respondent in a pending (in process) sexual misconduct case? Please note that this may include information from cases reviewed by the temporary hearing board. Yes No If pending, the sexual misconduct case is for the alleged violation of the following policy (or policies), or non compliance: Other College policy Non compliance with pre existing sanctions Has the applicant been the subject of a Title IX report in which they were found by the investigation to be more likely than not responsible for violating Title IX? Yes No The applicant is the subject of a pending Title IX report Completed by Date