Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Summer Bridge Student Mentor - Student Assistant

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Bridge is seeking a mature, responsible, and enthusiastic CSUSB student to serve as a Student Mentor. This role involves providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a diverse population of first-time EOP freshmen. The EOP Student Mentor works under the direct supervision of the Director and lead work direction of the EOP Summer Bridge Team, and participation in training prior to the program start date is required.

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
Eligible to work in the United States.
Possession of a Social Security Card.
Must reside in the State of California.
Satisfactory completion of a background check may be required.
Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required.
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completion of Form I-9.
Completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Basic experience working in an educational setting or with student groups.
Maintain a positive learning environment and well-being of EOP Summer Bridge student participants.
Provide wellness checks and answer students concerns.
Demonstrate experience effectively working with diverse student populations.
Experience as a student leader including campus extracurricular activities, community organizing, and/or student employment.
Demonstrate ability to problem solve, communicate effectively and be flexible.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with student participants and program staff.
Be a team player, mature, and reliable.
Must be in good standing with the University and the Educational Opportunity Program.
Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in hosting weekly office hours for mentees.
Provide support and/or assistance to EOP Summer Bridge Staff and program participants.
Encourage and motivate students regarding their academic work, workshop participation, and overall educational transition.
Promote teamwork and community amongst students.
Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating cultural and academic co-curricular workshop(s).
Assist Summer Bridge professional/administrative staff and Summer Bridge instructors with program implementation as needed.
Assist in addressing student inquiries and/or providing appropriate referrals.
Serve as a mentor to student participants by providing guidance, support and accurate information.
Encourage and ensure students are fully participating in all activities (curricular and co-curricular).
Guide students to ensure compliance of University and Summer Bridge Policies.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.
Attend all daily activities and other activities as requested.
Serve as a role-model to program participants.
Report to the EOP Summer Bridge Coordinator any concerns or student/instructor needs as they arise.
Perform other duties as assigned related to the mission and goals of Summer Bridge.