Universities of Wisconsin · 22 hours ago
2026-2027 LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Internship
Stevens Point, WI
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$14/hr - $14/hrThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a LEAD Peer Mentor / Graduate Intern to support first-year undergraduate and first-generation college students at UW-Stevens Point. The role involves mentoring students, facilitating activities, and providing resources to promote student success during their transition to college.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Interact with incoming 2026-2027 LEAD cohort - approximately 60-100 first-year, low-income and/or first-generation students during the week before the Fall 2026 semester
Serve as an assigned peer mentor and meet with regularly up to 10 individual incoming LEAD students throughout the 2026-2027 academic year
Attend all meetings and mandatory trainings/orientation before the program begins, as well as mandatory monthly staff meetings throughout the academic year
Plan, prep, attend, and escort students to regularly scheduled recreational activities and trips
Facilitate and lead both small and large group discussions
Uphold required procedures and enforce program and University rules
Respond to medical emergencies and manage unexpected occurrences
Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met
Qualification
Required
Must be available to work the full duration of the program
Must be enrolled at least part-time (*6 credits or more) for both 2026-2027 Fall/Spring Semesters
Sophomore standing or higher
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.)
Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility
Ability to work independently with students in one-on-one, small groups, and large group settings
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
Willingness to learn and communicate new information to others
Ability to address sensitive concerns of students and parents professionally, tactfully, and confidentially
Ability to motivate and encourage others
Flexible, outgoing, personable personality
Flexibility to adapt quickly to last-minute schedule changes and/or pivots in planning
Preferred
Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self-identifying students, low-income, and/or first-generation students
Experience working as a camp counselor, mentor/coach, or a similar leadership role
Knowledge of SET Department, Programs, Staff, Operations, Resources, Student Success Center, etc
Has working knowledge of trauma-informed care practices OR willingness to learn
Knowledge of residence hall policy/experience enforcing policy
Certification in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures
Experience with end-to-end planning, marketing, and coordinating events
Experience with Canva or other design software OR willing to learn
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
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Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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