Summer Dual Credit Mentor

Kentucky State University•Frankfort, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Momentum is a four-week residential program in which high school students take up to two college courses while living on campus. Classes are offered from Monday to Friday each week, held in the morning and early afternoon, with time set aside for lunch. During the evening, the Office of Dual Credit staff and Summer Dual Credit Residential Mentors will organize and lead activities and events for the students. A Mentor provides leadership and guidance for a group of students, ensuring a quality experience and creating positive, professional relationships. Under the direction of the Office of Dual Credit, the Mentor will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of program activities.

Requirements

Over 18 years of age
Successfully completed at least 30 college credit hours
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Enthusiastic and innovative individual
Ability to work with and engage students at the high school level in a residential setting
Thrive in both a team environment and independently
Excellent problem-solving skills
A positive and caring mindset
Reliable and great work ethic
Need one professional or academic reference from an individual that can attest to your character and academic ability

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with or supervising teenagers is an asset
Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds is an asset
Majoring in a STEM field is a plus

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with other Summer Dual Credit Residential Mentors to ensure students are safe while maintaining adequate health and hygiene measures
Demonstrate and encourage skills such as executive functioning, self-advocacy, social relationship building, and independent living
Responsible for managing a group of high school students
Keep the safety of students in mind at all times; students are never to be left unattended
Oversee students in residence, at activities, on excursions, and during meal times
Ensure students are prepared and on time for classes and activities
Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, appearance, health, and care for the facilities
Create and promote group unity by making everyone feel a part of the group
Generate and foster student enthusiasm for classes, activities, and other special events
Provide guidance, motivation, and support by showing compassion, empathy, and understanding
Participate in, assist with, and/or lead evening programs and weekend excursions
Know the whereabouts of students at all times, taking roll at the beginning and end of every activity
Assist with student arrival (move-in) and departure (move-out) procedures
Attend all meetings and training as scheduled by the Office of Dual Credit and Student Success
Attend all meals while on duty
Assist with night duty and on-call duty as assigned
Performs other duties as needed