TRiO Peer Mentor (KCC STUDENTS ONLY)

Salary: $14.55 Hourly
Location : 7390 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR
Job Type: Student Worker
Job Number:
Department: Student Affairs
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Description
TRiO Peer Mentor
8 Hours per week - Must be a TRiO member to apply
JOB SUMMARY
TRIO Student Support Services promotes student success in completing degrees, certificates, and transferring to 4-year institutions. By providing mentoring and intensive advising, tutoring and instruction, the Department improves the likelihood of a student's academic, financial, cultural, and social success
PURPOSE

• Create welcoming environment in the TRIO room for all students
• Help navigate KCC college campus, MyKCC, Canvas and resources for newer students
• Assist with coursework, troubleshooting available resources, and class syllabus outline and guidelines.

The TRIO Peer mentor is for KCC enrolled TRIO students only who have almost 1 year completed of their degree. Minimum wage is paid and up to 8 hours per week.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participate in training sessions as needed
• Encourage TRIO students to attend college visits and TRiO events each term
• Maintain personal contact either in person or through Canvas with each assigned student at least 2x per month
• Meet with TRiO Coordinator once a month, more if needed
• Complete paperwork about interactions with assigned students in folder
• Serve as a positive social and academic role model
• Maintain confidentiality with any shared information
• Adhere to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Regulations.
• Follow and enforce all KCC policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current KCC enrolled students in the TRIO program
• Enrolled in an Associate degree
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or higher

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in Fall, Winter and Spring terms of the current year
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Will work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Will work in close contact with other students
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds for events

Supplemental Information
This position is classified as temporary and is intended to meet short-term operational needs. Employment in this role does not carry an expectation of ongoing or regular employment. The position may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, and does not confer eligibility for benefits beyond those required by law.
If you have never applied for a position with Klamath Community College before, click "Create an account." Submit online application with resume.
Need help? Please visit the Career Services Center in Building 4, Room 415.
It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you require this information in an alternate format, please as a member of the Career Services Center team.
If you require this information in an alternate format, please ask a member of the Career Services Center team.
This position does not qualify for benefits.