MASAI Mentors Student Position

Illinois State•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MASAI mentors are peer leaders trained to assist first-time-in-college (FTIC) students who graduated from a Charter School Network or College Preparation program with their personal and academic transition from high school to Illinois State University (ISU). Mentors are role models and advocates for a team of 4-5 mentees during the fall semester of a student's first year at ISU. Mentors play a pivotal role in orienting mentees to campus life, facilitating connections with essential resources, and igniting their path towards fostering community and achieving both personal and academic success.

Requirements

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, academic success, and achievement
Be a role model and a positive person of good character
Possess the ability to identify and effectively use campus resources
Be an engaged and positive representative of Illinois State University
Possess effective and proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Be a current Illinois State University student in good disciplinary and academic standing
Have a 2.5 or above cumulative GPA at the time of application
Be a sophomore, junior, or senior (with a minimum of 30 completed credit hours) by the start of the Fall semester

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or membership in MASAI, Bottom Line, College Possible, Phoenix Pact, One Goal, or Noble college access programs.

Responsibilities

Participate in comprehensive training sessions to gain valuable insights into MASAI's mentoring model, academic coaching and techniques, available campus resources, effective goal setting strategies, and fostering community development.
Allocate 1 hour per week to conducting small group sessions to lead engaging discussion- and project-based activities with mentees and provide personalized support to aid their academic and personal transition to Illinois State University.
Allocate 1 hour per week to log meeting notes and strategize for upcoming sessions that are tailored to the mentees' needs and goals.
Maintain professional communication with mentees to address questions, provide referrals to appropriate campus resources, and share reminders about upcoming events.
Organize and participate in occasional large group activities involving collaborating with fellow mentors to plan and execute large group events aimed at fostering a sense of community and facilitating connections among mentors and mentees.
Engage in regular one-on-one sessions with designated ISU staff members to receive guidance, support, and assistance in troubleshooting any challenges encountered while mentoring.