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NOTE:This position is physically based in Grand Junction, Colorado and is only open to students who are enrolled in the CMU/CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Engineering Partnership Program with Colorado Mesa University.

Do you want to empower other engineering students in their success? Do you want to help your professors with their work and learn more about the topics that you are studying?

This position provides advising and mentoring to first- and second-year engineering students (as well as planning academic/social events) to assist in the success, retention, and graduation of engineering students.

If hired for this position, the Peer Coach must be able to attend a 2-3 hour training during the beginning of the Fall Semester, a check-in meeting every other week, and monthly evening trainings.

Workload

Up to 10 hours per week for two semesters. Hours will vary based on desired level of engagement.

Pay

$18.50 per hour for new coaches, $20 per hour for returning coaches in their second year, and $21.25 per hour for returning coaches in their third year with the program.

Peer Coach Responsibilities

• Provide advising and mentoring for 20 to 30 first- and second-year engineering students including:
  • Advising students on course registration and academic policies
  • Mentoring students on transition to CMU and the future transition to upper-division coursework
  • Refer students to appropriate social and academic resources to assist in their success
  • Speak positively about and encourage students in their goals of pursuing their engineering degree
• Plan Peer Coaching events throughout the semester, based on Peer Coach interest, student need, and faculty advisor guidance
• Organize 1:1 meetings with student mentees as needed
• Document interactions with student mentees in a timely and thorough manner
• Promote and attend social activities and workshops for student mentees
• Attend and assist with ENGR class activities (101 and 140) as needed and directed by faculty advisors
• Attend regular staff meetings
• If a returning Peer Coach, assist with training and mentoring of new Peer Coaches

Optional Duties (based on interest and availability)

• Host study groups and/ or Cram Jams
  • Organize, promote, and host study groups and pre-exam Cram Jams
  • You will act as a host rather than a tutor
  • Help students meet others and build community with their peers
  • Attend ENGR class meetings
  • Track attendance and feedback from participants
• Grading/Laboratory Assistant:
  • Grade assignments as needed for engineering courses, as instructed by professors
  • Adhere to student privacy and academic regulations when grading assignments
  • Set up laboratory equipment

Qualifications

• Full-time CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó junior or senior in mechanical, civil, or electrical and computer engineering with the CMU/CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Engineering Partnership program in Fall 2026.
• Eager to help other students succeed
• Time management skills
• Capable of regular documentation
• Spreadsheet management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work and follow through independently
• Demonstrated ability to succeed socially in the CMU/CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Engineering Partnership program

Application

To apply, please submit the following: to joel.sholtes@colorado.edu and peter.mitrano@colorado.edu by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026.

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position, your qualifications, and relevant experience (and in individual roles: peer coach, study group host, and/or grader/lab assistant)
• Cover Letter File Format: lastname_firstname_coverletter.pdf
• Resume File Format: lastname_firstname_resume.pdf