Peer Navigator (Part-Time)

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do. 

• Compensation: $15 /hr
• Worksite Location: Varies
• Schedule: Part-Time, flexible hours

Overview / Job Summary:

The Peer Navigator plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to fellow students at WSU Tech. This part-time position is designed for current students who have demonstrated academic success and are willing to assist their peers in navigating college resources and services.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes Recruit, Navigate, Banner, and other enrollment management technology to support recruitment, advising and retention of students.
• Assists in the development of defined goals for student retention, persistence, and completion that are ambitious but attainable and appropriate to the mission, student populations, and educational offerings.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of information on student retention, persistence, and completion in WSU Tech programs and offerings.
• Participates and serves on assigned committees to champion student retention, persistence and completion initiatives.
• Assists in the identification of program and course specific retention and persistence opportunities for improvement.
• Works with Faculty, Staff administration and students to implement retention initiatives and track progress toward goals.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college experience preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional-level communication skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively with others in arriving at solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Flexibility to work at different campuses based on students’ needs.

Benefits

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.