Spring '27 Student Mentor: HIS 266

Grinnell College • Grinnell, IA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Mentor supports students enrolled in ANT 290 (Archaeological Methods) at Grinnell College. The mentor serves as a positive academic and social resource, promoting academic success and persistence and directing students to appropriate services and staff. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and using strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills.

For the course section listed, the mentor attends class, meets with the supervising professor, creates lesson plans, and facilitates weekly mentor sessions. The position is limited to a maximum of 6 hours per week. Applicants must be available Tuesday and Thursday from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. All student employment positions on campus are covered by a negotiated contract with the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW).

Requirements

• Must have previously taken and successfully passed ANT 290 or a related course at Grinnell College.
• Must be available Tuesday and Thursday from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend class.
• Meet with the supervising professor.
• Create lesson plans.
• Facilitate weekly mentor sessions for students in the class.
• Promote students' academic success and persistence and direct them to appropriate services and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality with shared information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed