Becoming a Peer Navigator:
Interested for the 2025-2026 Academic Year?!
Looking for a dynamic on-campus job that lets you connect, mentor, and make a difference? 👀 Our Peer Navigator hiring application opens Thursday, April 24—and we want YOU to apply! 🎉
Job Application! (opens in new window)
✨ Why Join?
As a Peer Navigator, you’ll support first-year students, help them find their community
at SMC, and connect them with campus resources—all while building your own leadership
skills!
💡 Learn More at Our Hiring Info Sessions!
We’re kicking things off with three info sessions hosted by current Peer Navigators, so you can hear firsthand what it’s like to be
part of the team. Check out the session details below!
📝 Important Dates:
💻 Application Opens & Closes: Thurs., April 24 - Fri., May 23
📅 Info Session I: Thurs., 4/24 Cayton Ctr -Lower Level - PN Space (1pm - 3:30pm)
📅 Info Session II: Wed., 5/7 Cayton Ctr -Lower Level - PN Space (3pm - 4pm)
📅 Info Session III: Tues., 5/13 Cayton Ctr -Lower Level - PN Space (11:15am - 12:45pm) - HYBRID
📅 Interviews: Summer 2025 (details TBD)
Hiring Interest Form (opens in new window)
📢 Don’t Miss Out! Sign our interest form now to get reminders about info sessions and when the application goes live. 🚀
What does it take?
Check out the job description and requirements below!
Scroll to the bottom of the page to watch a recording of a Peer Navigator Info Session.
Everything You Need to Know
Help 1st Year Students Succeed at SMC
- Mentor 100 first-year SMC students throughout the Academic Year
- Proactively outreach to students via phone & email to build peer connection and offer guidance
- Collaborate with team in creating community for first-year students
- Design and deliver monthly workshops, newsletters, and social events
- Meet with your students (virtually) to motivate, share your story, & offer support
- Refer students to campus resources
- Participate in trainings, professional development & team meetings
Peer Navigators Are:
- Full-time SMC student (enrolled in 12+ units)
- On track to complete 24 units at SMC by end of Spring
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (cumulative)
- In good Academic & Judicial standing
- Available to work at least 10 hrs/week during the academic year
- Enjoy helping others & meeting new people
- Tech and social media savvy
- Authorized to work in the U.S. & eligible to work on campus
Peer Navigators Attributes
- Culturally sensitive & able to promote diversity, equity, & student support
- Enthusiastic, personal, and effective speaker
- Comfortable helping and leading others
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoy meeting new people
- Work well in a team setting
- Reliable, trustworthy & possess the ability to use good judgment
Important Details
This is a paid position for the whole academic year. Pay rate: $17.27/hour.
Applications currently closed. Come back in Spring 2025!
Hear What Our Peer Navigators Have to Say
Watch a recording of one of our recent Peer Navigator Information Sessions!