Allen College seeks to hire a rural peer mentor. The Rural Peer Mentor reports to the Community Outreach Coordinator. Rural Peer Mentors will assist with both on- and off-campus recruitment events that target rural students. Mentors may also help prospective, newly admitted and current rural students by providing support and answering questions as they navigate the transition to college and beyond.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security report containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at ASR Report 2025. A paper copy is available upon request

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1. Check Allen College email daily for new opportunities from the Community Outreach Coordinator and communication from students and respond as appropriate.
2. Meet individually with incoming and current rural students to provide peer support.
3. Be punctual for all activities mutually agreed upon. The Community Outreach Coordinator and/or individual students must be notified if events cannot be attended or appointments must be canceled.
4. Complete and submit timesheets by assigned dates.
5. Be a role model.
6. Assist the Community Outreach Coordinator at on- and off-campus recruitment events and be willing to share personal experiences as a rural student at Allen College. Most events and work will be conducted during normal business hours Monday–Friday but some evening and weekend commitments may arise.
7. With supervisory assistance, adhere to all college travel policies and documentation.
8. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, goals and core values of Allen College.
9. Demonstrate the UnityPoint Health FOCUS Values and Standards of Behaviors and adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines.
10. Work effectively within the daily mental and physical stresses of the job, which include but are not limited to, meeting with students, attending recruitment events, and working with the public, students, faculty and staff.

1. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Allen College, completed at least one semester and in good academic standing.
2. Must have graduated from one of the following rural high schools in the state of Iowa:

• • • AGWSR High School
    • Alburnett Sr. High School
    • Aplington-Parkersburg High School
    • BCLUW High School
    • Belle Plaine Jr./Sr. High School
    • Benton Community Senior High School
    • Center Point-Urbana High School
    • Central City High School
    • Clarksville High School
    • Denver High School
    • Dike-New Hartford High School
    • Don Bosco High School
    • Dunkerton High School
    • East Buchanan High School
    • East Marshall Sr. High School
    • Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School
    • GMG Secondary School
    • Grundy Center High School
    • Independence Jr./Sr. High School
    • Janesville Jr./Sr. High School
    • Jesup High School
    • Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
    • Nashua-Plainfield Jr./Sr. High School
    • New Hampton High School
    • North Butler High School
    • North Fayette Valley High School
    • North-Linn Sr. High School
    • North Tama High School
    • Rockford Jr./Sr. High School
    • South Hardin High School
    • South Tama High School
    • Starmont High School
    • Sumner-Fredericksburg High School
    • Tripoli Middle/Sr. High School
    • Union High School
    • Vinton-Shellsburg High School
    • Wapsie Valley High School
    • West Central Charter High School
    • West Fork High School
    • West Marshall High School

3. Be responsible, dependable and mature.
4. Able to communicate effectively.
5. Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diverse array of students.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Allen College was recognized by ModernThink ® and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2025. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; mission and pride, and faculty experience.