Pre-College Mentor (PT)

Passaic County Community College • Paterson, NJ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Passaic County Community College is seeking Pre-College Mentors who will report to the Program Director or Coordinator for grant-funded pre-college programs serving middle and high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6 weeks: 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred
• Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree