OFTC Peer Mentors

The goal of OFTC’s Peer Mentor Program is to give students an enhanced college experience and provide academic and social support. Peer Mentors will help students in their transition to the college environment and navigate their programs of study. The program identifies student needs, provides referrals to available support services, and facilitates mentor-mentee relationships through regular communication.

Peer Mentor Job Description

Peer Mentors are student representatives of OFTC who provide support and leadership to first-year students. Peer Mentors will serve as knowledgeable guides to connect first-year students with the campus resources they need for academic success and personal development.

Benefits & Expectations

Referrals to academic and social resources on campus
Enhancement of academic success skills
Assistance with course selection, exploration of majors, etc.
Assistance with the academic and social transition to college life
Discuss, set, and work towards accomplishing college and life goals
Meet consistently with your mentor both one-on-one and in a group setting
Maintain professional integrity, privacy, respect, and sensitivity in mentoring

Qualifications

Be in good standing with the college and free of any Banner holds
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and work ethics grade of 2 or higher in all courses
Completion of 2 or more semesters
Enrolled at least part-time
Be willing to provide a 2-semester commitment
Possess strong communication skills, a positive outlook, patience and the ability to work independently
Knowledgeable about OFTC and its services
Communicate regularly with peer mentor and meet twice per semester in person or through a virtual platform
Attend peer mentor training as needed

Apply to be a Peer Mentor!

For more information, contact:

Saketta Brown
Student Affairs Director
(478) 274-7643
sdbrown@oftc.edu