Peer-I-Scope is OMED’s newest peer collaborative that supports Achieve Atlanta scholars and transfer students. Peer-I-Scope aims to assist students in thriving within the academic and cultural environments of Georgia Tech while expanding their scope of influence and inclusion.
Reports To: OMED Program and Operations Manager
Functions
- To become a role model and a source of information for students.
- To assist Achieve Atlanta scholars, graduate students, and transfer students in meeting all academic goals deemed necessary by Georgia Tech, OMED, and each student jointly.
- To positively impact the student’s performance financially, socially, and other areas necessary for success at Georgia Tech.
- To assist OMED staff in regular office duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide Peer-I-Scope participants with accurate information about academics and the environment at Georgia Tech.
- Maintain weekly contact with the students assigned to their team.
- Be familiar with the individual student’s situations in their team to assist them properly.
- Attend all meetings and activities
- Be knowledgeable and adhere to Georgia Tech and OMED policies and procedures.
- Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of Peer-I-Scope programs and events.
- Monitor student development and report all occurrences in students’ lives that you deem an emergency to the appropriate to OMED staff member.
- Carry out tasks as outlined by the supervising OMED staff member within the given time period.
- Maintain continuous communication with supervisor.
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least a sophomore with a minimum GPA of 2.8 at the end of the most recently completed semester and make a commitment to earn a semester GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Must be able to commit to both fall and spring semesters.
- Must be an Achieve Atlanta Scholar or transfer student with 2 semesters at GT
- Must be familiar with the different departments on campus.
- Must be familiar with Georgia Tech’s Honor Code.
- Demonstrated leadership and/or peer mentoring experience.
- Must be an outgoing and sociable student, creative, success-oriented, strong initiative and desire to assist fellow classmates, enthusiastic, able to function in a TEAM environment, and able to apply full attention on the job during duty hours.
Compensation
$13/hour for 5-10 hours per week
Work Hours
5-10 hours/week (flexible schedule)