TRIO Mentor, Upward Bound

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

About The Position

The role of TRIO Tutor-Mentor is vital in ensuring inclusive learning environments that allow each learner to reach their full potential, supporting self-directed individual and collaborative learning, and leveraging resources that contribute to student growth, development, and well-being.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a college degree program with a minimum of 45 credits at the college level, or recent completion of a degree
Demonstrated academic success
Enthusiasm, integrity, leadership, and self-responsibility
Interest in working with adolescents
Commitment to working collaboratively with a multi-facetted team of staff
Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of the Upward Bound Programs
All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a Background Review

Nice To Haves

Previous experience tutoring or mentoring youth
Experience as a student in a TRIO program

Responsibilities

Provide academic skill instruction (study skills, time management, LMS/technology use, organization)
Offer academic tutoring support during daily independent and group study sessions
Conference regularly with teachers/academic departments to remain current in lessons/topics to support students’ academic success
Provide learner feedback and document student progress
Create curriculum and lesson plans for daily extended learning opportunities: educational electives for students to develop new interests, hobbies, or skills; wellness initiatives to promote a healthy mind and body; communication and collaboration curriculum to develop interpersonal and group work skills; and residential education to inform community living expectations and standards
Provide feedback on student progress
Construct and submit evaluations for each student
Serve as a role model for and ensure the safety of low-income, first-generation students in college-preparatory activities on- and off- campus
Monitor program-wide compliance with KSC and UBP guidelines
Respond positively and proactively to student issues as they arise, and report in a timely manner
Maintain a positive and supportive community environment
Attend and contribute to all trainings and staff meetings
Complete other programmatic duties as assigned