Residence Life Peer Mentor - Nursing

Responsibilities

• To create a community atmosphere within the LLC.
• Meet all students in the LLC as soon as possible and know them by name.
• Assist with Residence Move-in Weekend where needed and be present in the LLC to greet students.
• Play an active role in Welcome Week, attending events with students, assisting students with finding their classes, and assisting them with their transition to university.
• Establish, develop, and maintain an open relationship with each member of the assigned LLC, regularly interacting with each member in an equitable fashion.
• Attend the first meeting for the Community on Move-In Weekend ( Likely between August 28 th and September 7 th ).
• Attend one Community meeting each month and encourage students in the LLC to regularly attend these meetings and participate in community events outside those you are responsible for facilitating .
• Be available, mentor, encourage and support students academically (for academic LLCs) in the LLC on a regular basis (including but not limited to the hosting of regular, posted office hours).
• Facilitate monthly meetings with the LL

Additional Information

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada's outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive ! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada's Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock. Post End Date: June 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group) Housing Services is hiring a Peer Mentor for the Nursing Living Learning Community. Reporting to the Residence Life Management Team in collaboration with members of the Residence Life Staff, the Peer Mento r will provide support to the students assigned in their designated Living Learning Community (LLC) through developing strong relationships, cultivating a positive residence community , and creating an environment where students can both live and learn. LLCs are run base d on student interest. Please note that in the event that a Living Learning Community does not have enough students apply for it to warrant its launch, it may be decided that the LLC not be offered. In this circumstance, we would not require a Peer Mentor for that community and would communicate that to the successful applicant as soon as possible during the summer months. Applicants with experience living in a post-secondary residence setting will be given preference during the selection process. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed at least 10% of their CWC. Role To create a community atmosphere within the assigned LLC. To role model positive behaviour and demonstrate respect for self, others and the community . To follow the Campus Wide Co-Curriculum as set out by Student Life, developing programs that meet requirements for CWC completion. To maintain open communication and manage administrative duties. To actively participate in fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization. Other duties as assigned by the Residence Life Management Team. Conditions of Appointment The Peer Mentor must: Be legally eligible for employment. Have attained a satisfactory academic average (minimum 65% in four full credits) in the Fall/W inter session immediately preceding the term of appointment. Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 3 full credits) while in the position. Be registered in the program they are applying to for Academic based LLCs. Successfully complete all Brock University training prior to the commencement of the position. Term of Appointment The term of appointment is for the 202 6 -202 7 Academic year, beginning with a full day of training the week before Labour Day through to the first week of April. This position requires non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends) and typically between 3-5 hours p er week in order to fulfill the requirements of this position. Renumeration Peer Mentors are paid at a rate of $ 1 7 . 6 0/hr. Please note: The Peer Mentor may choose to live in the LLC to which they're assigned by Housing Services , but this is not required . If a Peer Mentor chooses to live on campus, they must personally cover the cost of their residence room (in addition to any associated costs).

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