Job Title

Student Mentor

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Position Details

Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS) is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and passionate current University of Lethbridge student to join our dynamic, creative, collaborative, and data driven team. From the moment of application to the end of first year, orientation and transition programming guides our newest students and their families from the point of acceptance until the end of their first year at ULethbridge.

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Orientation, Transition & Retention, you will be the face of our programming. You will be assigned a group of new students to mentor by email and in-person. You will be a role model and someone incoming students and their families look up to and trust. Your role is to share your experience: provide a current student perspective and connect them with the services, departments and opportunities they need.

Expected Workload:





You will be responding to emails and facilitating activities to engage and introduce new students to the campus and city throughout their first semester. Additionally, you work 5 hours per week in the SEARS office.

Supported by the SEARS office, you will be provided with the necessary knowledge, resources, and training, including how to give campus tours. As a student mentor, you will gain valuable personal and professional skills including leadership, event planning and execution, time management, workshop development and so much more. You will meet new people, get involved and build community on campus.

If successful, you will be a member of the team from mid October through to the end of the Fall 2026 term. There will be a possibility for reappointment in January 2027. You are required to take courses and be on Lethbridge campus to fulfill the duties of this position.

Hourly Rate:

$15.00/Hour

If this position sounds like it was made for you, please submit a creative cover letter and resume.

Position Qualifications

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, a passion for customer service and a high level of professionalism are of the utmost importance. You work effectively as an individual and in a group. Occasionally, evening and weekend work is required.

This position is open to University of Lethbridge students in good academic standing, currently registered in a part-time or full time course load. Students in Co-Op or practicum placements during the fall semester may find scheduling a challenge, but are still welcome to apply.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Hiring Range indicated in Position Details

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Campus

Lethbridge

Employment Group

Student

Position Category

Other

📌 Student Mentor (Lethbridge)
🏢 The University of Lethbridge
📍 Lethbridge