Peer Support Group (PSG)

The Peer Support Group is a new initiative that offers support to enrich the lives of our Hall residents, conceptualised and pioneered by a group of residents. This group exists to further our goal of ensuring that residents have a meaningful and fulfilling experience at the Hall and the University. Together, they further cultivate an approachable and trusting environment for students in need to seek support. This is in line with the Hall’s goal of ensuring that residents have a meaningful and fulfilling experience at the Hall and the University.

INVITATION TO APPLY
The Peer Support Group will consist of Graduate Fellows and Peer Support Leaders. We invite applications for these positions.

Applicants should be recognised as individuals who can shoulder responsibility and have such qualities as flexibility, sensitivity and empathy. They should also have excellent organisational and time management skills. Evening and weekend commitments (on a rotational basis) during the semester, are expected.

(Training will be provided to support Graduate Fellows and Peer Support Leaders in the work of managing the Peer Support Group and giving support to residents for a fulfilling experience in the Hall. Self-care and mindfulness training will also be provided.)

Graduate Fellow

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating and managing the Peer Support Group
- Working closely with the Peer Support Leaders
- Serving as an academic and residential life mentor to incoming freshmen and residents where needed

Given the nature of the work of establishing and maintaining the Peer Support Group, expectations for Graduate Fellows include the following:

- Current engagement in Graduate-level work (full-time PhD) at NUS
- Commitment to full-time residence in KEVII Hall for at least 1 Academic Year
- Prior experience and active participation in Hall/Residence life
- Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience and mentorship capability
- Keen interest to engage with the residential community
- People-centred and ready to interact with others
- Possess the maturity for pro-active problem solving

Application for this position is ongoing. Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents by email to kehsec@nus.edu.sg:
a) Resume; b) Cover letter; c) Two reference letters; and d) A 300-word statement on reason(s) for interest in the position and possible contribution(s) to overall student experience at the Hall.

Peer Support Leader

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Establishing good relationships with residents (i.e. through active participation in Hall activities)
- Providing support to peers (e.g. guiding them to suitable resources)

Given the nature of the work, expectations for Peer Support Leaders include the following:

- KEVII Hall resident who has stayed in the Hall for at least 1 Academic Year
- Active participation in Hall/Residence life
- Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen interest to engage with the residential community
- People-centred and ready to interact with others
- Possess the maturity for pro-active problem solving

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents by email to kehsec@nus.edu.sg by 24 June 2019:
a) Resume; b) Cover letter; and c) 200-word response to reason(s) for interest in the position.