Part-Time Student Success Mentor

Part-Time Student Success Mentor Requisition ID: 2026-10790 # of Openings: 3 Location: US-UT-Blanding Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide and Online Education Department: SW Campuses RES-Blanding Advertised Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 an hour. Commensurate on experience and education. Overview Utah State University (USU) is seeking a dedicated and relationship-focused Mentor to support students at the USU Blanding campus and extend mentoring and student-support services into the surrounding communities. The Mentor will build meaningful relationships with students, help them navigate college life and academic expectations, and connect them with campus and community resources. A key component of this position is outreach to prospective and current students in rural and surrounding communities, helping strengthen pathways to higher education and increasing awareness of the educational opportunities available through USU. This position requires someone who is comfortable working both on campus and in community settings, building trust with students, families, schools, tribal communities, and community partners. Regular travel to outreach locations will be expected. This is a 9-month position, based on refunding opportunities. Responsibilities * Provide consistent, supportive, and culturally responsive mentoring to USU Blanding students. * Become a source of encouragement and support to students at risk of academic failure as identified in the Early Alert System. * Develop trusting relationships with students and serve as a reliable source of encouragement, guidance, and support. * Help students identify academic, personal, and career goals and develop strategies to achieve them. * Assist students in navigating university resources, services, policies, and processes. * Connect students with appropriate academic advising, tutoring, financial aid, mental health, career, and other support services. * Monitor student engagement and progress and proactively reach out to students who may need additional support. * Conduct outreach activities in Monticello, Montezuma Creek, Monument Valley, and surrounding communities. * Build and maintain positive relationships with local schools, community organizations, tribal/community partners, families, and other stakeholders. * Participate in college-access events, workshops, presentations, recruitment activities, and community events. * Help prospective students understand USU programs, admissions processes, financial aid, and available student-support resources. * Support transition and retention efforts for students entering USU from local communities. * Coordinate with USU Blanding faculty, staff, advisors, recruiters, and other student-support personnel. * Maintain accurate records of mentoring and outreach activities while protecting student confidentiality. * Travel regularly between USU Blanding and designated outreach communities. * Attend staff meetings, professional-development activities, and other university events as required. * Perform other duties related to student mentoring, outreach, and... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disabili ty, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).