Position Title: ASPIRE Peer Mentor Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: As a part of the Saint Joseph's University Kinney Center for Autism Education & Support, ASPIRE Program students receive peer mentoring to help them become familiar with the college environment, get involved around campus and help them socially adapt to the changes. Reporting to an Associate Director of College Support, Peer Mentors will provide updates to ensure appropriate growth in communication and discussing strategies to help them in communication and academic success. ASPIRE PEER MENTOR As a part of the program, students receive this Peer Mentoring to help them familiarize with the college environment and getting involved around campus. The Peer Mentor role is responsible for supporting their paired student navigate the college environment and socially adapt to the changes. Essential Duties * Commit to a total of 3 hours per week to working within the ASPIRE Program. * Schedule and attend one hour hang out with Peer Mentee * Attend scheduled Graduate Assistant weekly supervision meetings. * Commit to an additional 2 hours a month for the ASPIRE Monthly Hang outs * Adhere to deadlines set by Kinney Center staff including the completion of field notes. * Discuss any concerns or ideas regarding Peer Mentee during supervision meetings. * Arrive on time for all scheduled time, trainings, and meetings. Minimum Qualifications Required * Completion of and satisfactory received for the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance, Pennsylvania criminal record check, and FBI fingerprints. Preferred * Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders. Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University's Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University's response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.