Graduate Student Employment - STEPP Program Mentors

East Carolina University Portal•Greenville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

College Star is currently seeking several STEPP Program Mentors. STEPP Program mentors work closely with both students and all other STEPP team members. Mentors support the college transition process for students in the program both in systematic and informal ways. In addition to working with students to whom they are assigned, mentors will also be available in the office during set hours each week to assist any of the students in the program.

Requirements

Graduate Student

Responsibilities

Meet a minimum of one hour each week with each assigned mentee.
Develop a daily to-do list that reflects work in each course each day (as appropriate) and discuss other academic issues as relevant.
Maintain records on tasks accomplished and items discussed during all meetings.
Develop an office schedule to be on hand for students in STEPP.
Follow that schedule consistently and act as the primary source of direct support for students in the office during those on-duty hours.
Provide various types of assistance (primarily related to academic tasks) and respond to student questions as needed during on-duty hours.
Participate, as possible/appropriate, in STEPP activities that involve transition and program representation.
Develop and maintain appropriate boundaries with the students.
Meet weekly with STEPP Director, and other program mentors.
Maintain ongoing and open communication.
Share with STEPP Director information about students that causes concern regarding their potential for academic progress and/or success at East Carolina University.
Complete daily/weekly field notes detailing activities, requests for help from students, assistance provided, etc.
In the event of office hours when direct student support is not needed, assist with STEPP activities (record keeping, clerical, data collection, organization, materials development, course development, etc.) as assigned.