Peer Mentor Goals and Objectives Examples
Provide guidance and support to assigned mentees.
Model positive behaviors for mentees to emulate.
Encourage mentees to set personal and academic goals.
Assist mentees with creating a plan to achieve their goals.
Monitor the progress of mentees towards their goals.
Establish effective communication with mentees.
Maintain confidentiality in all mentor-mentee interactions.
Foster a safe and inclusive environment for mentees.
Facilitate group activities for mentees to develop social skills.
Assist mentees with connecting to resources on campus.
Help mentees build self-confidence and self-esteem.
Encourage mentees to explore career and education options.
Provide feedback to mentees on their performance.
Celebrate mentees’ successes and accomplishments.
Address any issues or concerns raised by mentees.
Attend mandatory training sessions and workshops for peer mentors.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Collaborate effectively with other peer mentors.
Communicate regularly with the program coordinator.
Maintain accurate records of mentor-mentee interactions and progress.
Adhere to program policies and guidelines.
Meet regularly with the program coordinator for supervision and feedback.
Reflect on personal biases and values that may affect interactions with mentees.
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
Advocate for mentees’ needs and concerns when appropriate.
Coordinate and facilitate informational sessions for mentees on specific topics.
Serve as a role model for academic excellence and success.
Provide support to first-year students transitioning to college life.
Attend and participate in recruitment events for the peer mentoring program.
Participate in outreach efforts to promote the program to potential mentees.
Share information about the program with members of the campus community.
Utilize social media and other communication tools to promote the program.
Support the retention efforts of the university by helping students stay engaged and connected to campus life.
Help create a sense of community among peer mentors and mentees.
Encourage mentees to get involved in extracurricular activities on campus.
Provide guidance on time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
Assist mentees with navigating university policies and procedures.
Foster an environment that promotes academic integrity and honesty.
Model effective communication strategies for mentees.
Develop trust-based relationships with mentees to enhance learning outcomes.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion values in all mentor-mentee interactions.
Encourage mentees to seek out internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
Use assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring program.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive support services to mentees.
Help identify areas where additional resources or support may be needed for mentees.
Encourage mentees to develop leadership skills through involvement in student organizations.
Foster an environment that values creativity, innovation, and critical thinking skills.
Teach problem-solving skills to help mentees navigate challenges they may face while in college.
Provide feedback to the program coordinator on ways to improve the mentorship program.
Actively engage in reflection on one’s own experiences as a peer mentor and how they have impacted personal growth--and use this understanding to guide future work with mentees.
Attend relevant professional conferences or events that can help expand knowledge/expertise about mentorship best practices.
Consistently demonstrate patience, understanding, empathy, and respect when interacting with peers.
Assist with identifying areas of growth or development for each individual mentee.
Coordinate and/or facilitate workshops or targeted skill-building sessions for mentees.
Collaborate with campus-wide offices (e.g., student success centers) to ensure that students are connected to necessary support.
Conduct regular check-ins with mentees.
Incorporate new research or learnings into practice.
Advocate for funding or programming that can better support mentor endeavors.
Invite guest speakers from various disciplines or industries to speak about their experiences or offer advice.
Help students develop their interests into actionable career paths.
Create opportunities for community building amongst peer mentors.
Foster interdependence among students.
Act as a liaison between students and other key personnel on campus.
Support students who are experiencing homesickness or other emotional stress while at school.
Utilize technology tools (such as video calling) to meet virtually with students when necessary.
Encourage both short-term and long-term goal setting.
Have regular conversations about wellness, stress reduction, balance, etc.
Be flexible and adaptable based on student needs.
Help students navigate academic or personal conflict resolution.
Work together with other peer mentors to create a cohesive network of support for all students.
Take the time to educate oneself on different learning styles/preferences, personality types, etc.
Offer a sounding board for ideas related to academics or coursework.
Encourage students to take ownership over their schedules, lives, etc.
Establish clear expectations around roles/responsibilities from the outset of mentorship relationship.
Encourage students to take risks or try new things.
Create opportunities for public speaking or presenting for individuals who are interested.
Be proactive in seeking out opportunities for professional growth/development.
Celebrate accomplishments - both big and small!
Regularly reflect on one’s own practice as a way of refining approaches over time.