UReach Peer Mentor

Details

Open Date 03/11/2026

Requisition Number PRN16820N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title UReach Peer Mentor

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

~15 hrs per week, M-F 8-5

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00317 - Disability Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00 / hr

Close Date 06/11/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The UReach Peer Mentor supports college students with disabilities by providing individualized mentoring focused on academic success and executive functioning skills. Mentors meet regularly with assigned students to help strengthen skills such as time management, organization, task initiation, goal setting, study strategies, and navigating academic expectations. Peer Mentors provide encouragement, accountability, and resource connection while maintaining documentation of meetings to support program assessment. This position is ideal for students who are organized, reliable, and committed to fostering academic growth.

**This position will start Fall 2026. Some training will be required over the summer but can be done virtually. In person position starts the week of August 17th, 2025. This position will be in person on campus.

Responsibilities

The following list of duties and responsibilities is meant to be illustrative but not exclusive as the UReach program evolves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintains enrollment as a University of Utah undergraduate or graduate student throughout the duration of employment and maintain the university minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (also considered “good standing” in academic terms).

• Demonstrated ability to ask thoughtful, open-ended questions that promote reflection and deeper thinking

• Ability to guide students in developing self-awareness, including identifying strengths, challenges, goals, and learning strategies

• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills

• Ability to support students in building executive functioning skills such as organization, time management, and task planning

Preferences

• Experience in peer mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or leadership roles

• Familiarity with executive functioning strategies or academic skill development

• Interest in disability advocacy, student success, or higher education support services

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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