Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University
with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective
work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with
the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment at Augsburg is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to gain meaningful
work experience in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, personal
accountability, teamwork, and collaboration. Our student employees contribute high-quality work
that reflects our mission to educate informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders.

There will be 4 days of training (2 days in May and 2 Days in June) and the commitment is four
weeks June 21 - July 16.

Rate of Pay: $16.45 per hour

Dates: Summer 2026

As a result of serving as a TRIO/Student Support Services Summer Bridge Peer Mentor, students will be able to:

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming residential community by coordinating move-in and move-out, creating and posting door and hall decorations, and enforcing program and University policies and regulations.
• Provide academic support through evening study group activities, course research and learning assistance, and constructive feedback and guidance.
• Plan and facilitate study-break activities that actively engage participants.
• Foster a positive group environment for first-year students through respectful communication, a positive attitude, confidence-building, and providing assistance as needed.
• Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to support a successful Summer Bridge experience.

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Strong customer service skills
• Effective communication and team-development abilities
• Ability to maintain private and sensitive information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment
• Desire to work in a flexible, team-focused atmosphere
• Strong sense of responsibility—and fun!
• Willingness to live in a residence hall during the Summer Bridge program (June 21–July 16; room provided)
• Willingness to complete other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of Summer Bridge Program
• Previous residence life experience
• Current TRIO/SSS participant
• Involvement and/or leadership in Augsburg co-curricular activities

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at [email protected].  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.
 

Application Instructions:

Applicants are encouraged to review the TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge web page to learn more
about the program. All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)