COLTS Academy Peer Leader Application 2015

We are currently hiring Cañada students to work as a dynamic and outgoing team of Peer Leaders during the COLTS Academies. The goal of COLTS Academy is to support students during pivotal transitions during their college experience at Cañada.

COLTS 1 is aimed to support the new, incoming student who recently graduated from high school have a smooth transition into their first year at Cañada.  We are looking for 10 continuing students to work as a team of peer leaders to support 50 incoming students. COLTS 1 starts on Monday, July 27 and ends Thursday, July 30. Peer Leader training is on Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (tentative).
 
COLTS 2 is aimed to support the continuing student by helping them develop academic strategies to help them become a successful student.  We are looking for 7 continuing students to work as a team to support 35 continuing students.  COLTS 2 starts on Monday, June 8 and ends on Friday, June 12 at 3:15.  Peer Leader training is on Wednesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
Peer Leaders will serve an important role by connecting with COLTS Academy participants through facilitating fun, interactive ice breakers, and serving as a mentor to a group students each day. For more information, please see below.

Job Description:

• Manage a group of at least 7-10 participants during COLTS Academy
• Work with either new, incoming students or continuing students at Cañada
• Ensure that participants are attending each day of the Academy and are actively participating in all activities
• Co-facilitate daily ice breakers with COLTS Academy participants
• Provide academic, personal, and career support for participants
• Develop positive relationships with COLTS Academy participants, staff, volunteers, and other peer leaders
• Assist with other duties as needed

Mandatory Requirements for Mentors:

• Must be culturally sensitive and aware of the diverse needs of college students
• Must be a successful continuing Cañada student
• Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.
• Must follow the Student Code of Conduct
• Must have an updated Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file

Mandatory Dates:

• Must be available to attend mandatory Peer Leader trainings
  • COLTS 1 Peer Leader Training: Thursday, July 21, 9 a.m - 3 p.m. (tentative)
  • COLTS 2 Peer Leader Training: Thursday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Must be able to commit to working during COLTS Academy dates
  • COLTS 1: Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • COLTS 2: Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 12, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Benefits for the Mentors:

• Gain valuable work experience
• Increase leadership skills
• Help students who are in need of strong support services
• Serve as a positive role model to first year incoming students and continuing students

Compensation:
Peer Leaders will be paid $12.50 per hour including training time.