Peer Mentor Program

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Supporting Success, One Student at a Time

OFTC’s Peer Mentor Program is designed to enrich the student experience by offering both academic and social support. Peer Mentors serve as trusted guides, helping new students transition into college life and confidently navigate their programs of study. Through regular communication, mentors connect students to helpful resources, offer encouragement, and help foster a sense of belonging from day one.

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Being a Peer Mentor isn’t just about helping others—it’s an opportunity to grow yourself. Build leadership skills, boost your confidence, and deepen your own understanding of academic and campus resources. It’s a rewarding way to give back while moving forward.

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Peer Mentor Job Description

Peer Mentors are student representatives of OFTC who provide support and leadership to first-year students. Peer Mentors will serve as knowledgeable guides to connect first-year students with the campus resources they need for academic success and personal development.

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Benefits & Expectations

  • Referrals to academic and social resources on campus
  • Enhancement of academic success skills
  • Assistance with course selection, exploration of majors, etc.
  • Assistance with the academic and social transition to college life
  • Discuss, set, and work towards accomplishing college and life goals
  • Meet consistently with your mentor both one-on-one and in a group setting
  • Maintain professional integrity, privacy, respect, and sensitivity in mentoring

Qualifications

  • Be in good standing with the college and free of any Banner holds
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and work ethics grade of 2 or higher in all courses
  • Completion of 2 or more semesters
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Be willing to provide a 2-semester commitment
  • Possess strong communication skills, a positive outlook, patience and the ability to work independently
  • Knowledgeable about OFTC and its services
  • Communicate regularly with peer mentor and meet twice per semester in person or through a virtual platform
  • Attend peer mentor training as needed
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Apply to be a Peer Mentor

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For more information, contact:

Saketta Brown
Student Affairs Director
(P): 478-274-7643
(E): sdbrown@oftc.edu

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