Residence Life Peer Mentor (multiple positions)

Reporting to the Residence Life Management Team in collaboration with members of the Residence Life Staff, the Peer Mentor 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.  

The LLCs we aim to run for the 2026-2027 academic year are as follows:  

• Academic Based 

• Accounting 

• Business (2) 

• Concurrent Education (2) 

• Sport Management (2) 

• Nursing 

• Political Science 

• Affinity Based 

• Arts House 

• Fitness Fans & Healthy Plans 

• Two-Spirit LGBTQ+ and Allies 

• Volunteerism and Leadership 

• Gaming 

LLCs are run based 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/Winter 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 2026-2027 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 per week in order to fulfill the requirements of this position.  

Renumeration 

Peer Mentors are paid at a rate of $17.60/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). 

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 28th and September 7th). 

• 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 LLC. 

To role model positive behaviour and demonstrate respect for self, others and the community.  

• Be conscious of setting a good example for the students in the assigned LLC and all residence students both inside and outside the residence facilities, ensuring that you are acting in a mature, positive, and responsible manner at all times. 

• Know and observe residence and university rules and regulations and encourage residents to do the same. 

• Demonstrate academic efforts as a priority. 

• Refrain from behaviours that would undermine your unique leadership position. 

• Respect the dignity and diversity of each resident and encourage the same from others. 

To follow the Campus Wide Co-Curriculum as set out by Student Life, developing programs that meet requirements for CWC completion. 

• Determine needs of the assigned LLC and implement/adjust programming to meet the CWC. 

• Achieve the required number of programs and office hours (one office hour per week). 

• Connect programming to the appropriate domain of the Campus Wide Co-curriculum. 

• Connect with a relevant campus partner at a minimum of once per semester to collaborate on a program. 

• Organize and facilitate a minimum of one program per month, with exception for December and April (programs are required to relate to the theme of the LLC and connect students with faculty/staff and/or on/off campus resources). 

• Help plan and facilitate three events throughout the academic term: September, December, and April for all LLC students combined. 

To maintain open communication with students and all parties associated with the assigned LLC. 

• Keep the Residence Life Coordinator informed in a timely manner of programs and happenings within the community. Email the Residence Life Coordinator an update on your progress once per month. 

• Attend all bi-weekly meetings with the Residence Life Coordinator on a regular and punctual basis and Peer Mentor Connect meetings bi-weekly. 

• Operate as a team member within Housing Services by developing a positive working relationship with the Don of the assigned community, as well as all other Residence Life Staff. 

• Alert the Don, Head Resident, or Residence Life Coordinator regarding any mutual concerns involving students in the community or violations of the Residence Community Standards and assist with solutions as necessary. 

• Communicate formally with the students each week (including but not limited to: meetings, newsletters, e-mail updates, social hours, office hours, Teams channel, social media, etc.) 

• Maintain confidentiality about job-related issues and information. 

• Attend and complete mandatory training sessions (First training day for Peer Mentors in late August/early September, Workday and Brightspace trainings). 

• Create a communications area on the floor that is kept up to date regularly (and updated bi-weekly) with academic information, upcoming events specifically for the LLC, related events on campus and any relevant information of interest. 

• Check and respond to email and messages timely. 

• Accurately document all programming expenses, remain within your programming budget, and submit all receipts within the allotted time frame. 

• Assist with promotional opportunities for the LLC as needed, which may include university/residence open houses or other times/events as assigned. 

• Have a firm understanding of Risk Management and have all approval forms completed 14 days prior to any event. 

To actively participate in fostering a culture of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization. 

• Respect the dignity and diversity of each student and encourage the same from others. 

• Create an inclusive atmosphere to promote a sense of belonging to the building and campus community for each student. 

• When applicable, intervene in conversations and incidents in which the dignity and diversity of students is not being respected. 

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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