• Peer Staff Application - General Application

    This one application covers all four of our peer staff roles: Office Assistant, Peer Advisor, Program Ambassador, and Resource Center Front Desk Assistant. You can apply for more than one. Fill in everything you can. If a question doesn’t apply, write N/A. We’ll follow up to schedule an interview if you meet the requirements.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Check every role you would like to be considered for. Short descriptions are listed below.*

  • You can review job descriptions by following the links below:

    Office Assistant: Behind-the-scenes administrative support for SSS professional staff: data entry, filing, mailings, participant file prep, and other office tasks that keep the program running. View Full Job Description Here

    Peer Advisor: Tutoring and mentoring for fellow SSS participants. Regular office hours in the Resource Center. GPA of 3.0 or higher required in the course you are tutoring for. View Full Job Description Here

    Program Ambassador: Support event planning, day-of event support, supplies inventory, and welcoming participants to SSS programming. View Full Job Description Here

    Resource Center Front Desk Assistant: Check students in, keep the Resource Center clean and welcoming, and support special projects assigned by the Director. View Full Job Description Here

  • If applying for a Peer Advisor position, which of the following courses would you be comfortable tutoring (you must have received a 2.5 or higher in a class to serve as a tutor for it)? If there are courses not listed that you would be interested in tutoring for, list them and the grades you received under "Other".
  • Do you currently have an on-campus job?*
  • Are you a participant in any of the other Pathway Persistence Programs or Transitions and Support Programs (e.g. Dow STEM Scholars, FLI Scholars, Bailey Scholars, The RISE Program, Detroit MADE Program, Lansing Spartan Scholars, or CAMP)?*
  • Are you currently employed by any of the other Pathway Persistence Programs or Transitions and Support Programs (e.g. Dow STEM Scholars, FLI Scholars, Bailey Scholars, The RISE Program, Detroit MADE Program, Lansing Spartan Scholars, or CAMP)?*
  • How did you learn about this position? Select all that apply.*

  • Please provide a 2-paragraph statement explaining your interest in working for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. In your response, outline the experiences and knowledge that have prepared you for the role you are applying for. Consider discussing any relevant academic achievements, leadership roles, community involvement, or personal experiences that highlight your suitability for this position. Your statement should convey your passion for supporting student success and your commitment to the mission of the TRIO SSS program.

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  • Certification & Consent

    By signing below, I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that:

    • I must remain in good academic standing throughout my employment.
    • Peer staff handle confidential participant information and are expected to comply with FERPA and program confidentiality standards.
    • Attendance at the mandatory August training is required to begin the position.
    • Accurate documentation of hours worked and student interactions is required to meet U.S. Department of Education reporting and Department of Labor regulations.
    • Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference checks and available program funding.
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