Student Mentor: Kinesis, Peer Mentor, Resident Assistant, Ubuntu Mentor

Elizabethtown College•Elizabethtown, PA

55d•$10

About The Position

Elizabethtown College has multiple student mentor positions for different groups of students. All student mentors have the primary purpose of welcoming, mentoring, and guiding students to find their sense of belonging at Etown.

Requirements

Sophomore, junior, or senior
Maintain full-time status as an undergraduate student at Elizabethtown College
Remain in good academic and social standing
Abide by Elizabethtown College policies and procedures as represented in the Student Handbook
Demonstrated leadership experience
Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders
Understanding of Etown campus resources and programs to support student belonging and success
Strong commitment to creating an environment that supports all students in their transition, success, and connection at Etown
Kinesis: must have participated in the Momentum program as a first-year student
Ubuntu: participant in the Ubuntu Mentor and Mosaic Scholar programs and/or Social Justice Living and Learning Community preferred
Resident Assistant: if hired for the position, student must live on campus during the contracted time

Responsibilities

Actively participate in training to ensure an understanding of College policies, procedures, resources, and expectations; commitment to growing as a leader
Guide students in their transition to and time at Etown to help them find their place at Etown
Support students in reaching their goals, both academic and outside of the classroom
Connect students with campus resources, such as peer tutoring, disability services, counseling services, student health, campus safety, library staff, academic advising, residence life, etc.
Serve as a role model to students and share life experience when applicable to assist students in normalizing challenges that they may need to overcome
Work as a strengths-based teammate with all student mentors, faculty, and staff
Understand that your role as a Campus Safety Authority/Responsible Administrator applies to all students (not just your mentees/residents) and requires reporting (training is provided)
Participate in College or department events as requested by supervisor, such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, New Student Orientation, position recruitment events, etc.
Relay any concerns about students to supervisor; in the case of an emergency, contact Campus Safety immediately
Understand and adhere to the College's Student Handbook, the specific student mentor Handbook, and the Code of Conduct
Accurately log time worked in E-Clock and submit time card edits to supervisor each week by Sunday morning. Exception is RAs who do not complete time cards.
Kinesis mentors are paired with first-year, first-generation students in the Momentum program in order to support these students through a successful transition into college life. With a focus on academic advising, Kineses provide holistic support to their Momentees as they navigate their first year of college
Attend and actively participate in Kinesis weekly training sessions in March-April
Facilitate summer Zoom sessions with assigned Momentum students to assist with completion of the New Blue Jay To-Do List and answer questions about the college transition process
Move back to campus one week before classes begin to participate in Kinesis orientation and to plan and facilitate Momentum pre-orientation, which occurs two days before New Student Orientation
Meet weekly with assigned Momentum students in order to provide individualized support, with a focus on academic advising and classroom success
Build and maintain positive relationships with Momentum students
Attend monthly Kinesis team meetings and monthly check-ins with the Director of Momentum
Guide new students and their families through June new student orientation (NSO) and August NSO; facilitate sessions and answer questions
Mentor students from assigned FYS throughout the first semester related to the College mission and values, including strengths-based leadership, service, and integrity
Work with FYS faculty member to ensure students are supported; this includes regular meetings and communication during the fall semester
Facilitate FYS Jay Chat sessions for peer students during the fall semester (Wednesdays at 11:00 am)
Peer Mentors are expected to be on campus the week of June NSO for training and NSO (typically the last full week of June). In addition, peer mentors are expected to move back to campus one week before classes begin in August for training and NSO.
Peer Mentors must be committed to creating a sense of belonging for our students; NSO is a crucial event for our new students, and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication from our peer mentors to make NSO a success.
Serve as trusted guides in helping first-year students navigate their transition to college.
Engage in compassionate conversations that recognize students' diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Encourage self-advocacy and emotional well-being through active listening and affirming mentorship.
Assist students in identifying ways to engage in leadership, advocacy, and service that align with their values.
Provide support without assumption, affirming each student's right to share at their own pace while ensuring they have access to resources.
Use a strengths-based approach, helping students see their resilience, potential, and contributions to the campus community.
Build community with residents in assigned residential community by planning events, connecting with individual students, creating bulletin boards, and addressing any concerns
Facilitate floor meetings and the development of Community Standards for residents
Ensure resident belonging and safety by engaging with residents and holding office hours from 8-10 pm, participating in on-call rotation for assigned community, mediating conflicts, conducting community rounds and health & safety walk-throughs
Effectively complete administrative tasks, such as checking RA mailbox and email daily, hanging flyers, completing reports and documenting incidents
Participate in opening and closing processes including assessing rooms and common spaces for concerns prior to start of each semester, following each semester and as required throughout the year