Pre-College Mentor (PT)
28 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionWe are seeking Mentors who will report to the the Program Assistant Director or Coordinator for grant, pre-college programs for middle school or high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6weeks: July-August; Fall 10 weeks (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May). Mentors support program logistics, as well as provide individual and group activities to encourage students regarding post-secondary options. This is a part-time, hourly position. Examples of Duties: • Participate in mentor training provided by grant program., • Serve as a role model and provide encourage college/career pursuits., • Meet with assigned protégés based upon agreed work schedule., • Assist in the development of skills necessary for protégés to succeed both personally and academically., • Assist assigned protégés in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations., • Participate in the planning of enrichment activities., • Evaluate and document experiences of assigned protégés., • Provide resource information to protégés., • Assist staff with other program related activities such as virtual and on-site field trips, seminars, administrative tasks, etc., • Ability to use virtual platforms., • Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support, • Provide lite tutorial assistance as needed, • Must be current college student in good academic standing, • Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example Word, Google, Zoom, etc., • Ability to communicate on a verbal as well as written basis with students, staff, parents and others., • Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services., • Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $15.49. Benefits: • New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.), • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance., • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses., • NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)