ARU Mentor

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARU Mentors are experienced college students that demonstrate exemplary leadership and passion to help others succeed. They serve as role models and as a positive resource for mentees (incoming students). They communicate regularly with their mentees to help them achieve their goals and to help them navigate their first year at UW-Parkside. They engage in leadership and professional development activities and plan programming for mentees. Student will work in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

Requirements

Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing with the university.
Must be relatively flexible with availability of schedule.
Must make a full academic year commitment as a mentor.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Problem solve and refer students to campus resources, services, student organizations, etc. as needed.
Opportunity to create educational or social programs with a special topic focus.
Practice challenge and support in conversations with mentees to foster student growth.
Apply strong interpersonal and customer service skills when interacting with mentee(s), students, faculty, staff, public and fellow mentors.
Communicate weekly with assigned mentee(s) with calls, texts, video chats, social media, in person, etc. Meeting a minimum of 3-6 times per semester.
Communicate regularly with ARU Mentoring Program staff on progress of coaching relationships.
Submit a weekly summary report to the Student Development & Engagement Program Specialist by the end of each week.
Facilitate events, outreach (tabling), and presentations for program planning. (where applicable).
Collaborate with ARU staff and fellow mentees to create and execute programs.
Collaborate with ARU staff and fellow mentees to learn best practices and resources for mentoring relationships.
Work with fellow student staff to maintain OMSA’s office and Community areas
Attend OMSA and ARU-sponsored programs with mentee(s)
Attend mandatory events with mentee(s) (1 per semester)
Co-create and submit a minimum of 1-3 SMART goals for mentee(s) per semester.
Participate in at least 1 Leadership or Professional Development event/workshop per semester. Highly suggested to attend office’s Professional Development Annual Summit.
Demonstrate responsibility following opening/closing procedures with respect to the OMSA Office.
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for work projects.
Use staff email and Outlook calendar.
Utilize web conferencing programs for meetings and events. (Ex: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Utilize the available online mentoring technologies to communicate with mentee(s), check-in on goals, find resources, etc.
Attend all weekly ARU staff meetings, training, and other related OMSA/ARU meetings.
Complete all weekly summaries and clock all work hours on a time sheet.
Present professional presence throughout campus as an employee of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Provide office support including greeting visitors, answering office phones, and other administrative duties in OMSA.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion surrounding student information and privacy.
Perform other duties as assigned in a timely manner.
Attend monthly one-on-one meetings with Student Development & Engagement Program Specialist throughout the academic year to develop and assess plans for personal and professional goals.
Manage your time and day-to-day responsibilities with limited supervision.
Complete a yearly performance evaluation with supervisor.
Participate in inclusive and equitable training and on-boarding experience for staff.
Mindfully interact with a diverse community of faculty, staff, co-workers, and students.