Federal Work Study, Peer Mentor / MESA

Salary : $16.50 Hourly

Location : Yucaipa, CA

Job Type : Student

Job Number : 2426-00082

Department : STEM-MESA

Opening Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Work Schedule : Hours vary depending on department needs

Work Days / Year : Varies

Mission Statement : The Crafton Hills College mission is to change lives. We seek to inspire our students, support our colleagues, and embrace our community through a learning environment that is transformational. Crafton Hills College welcomes everyone and is committed to working with students from diverse backgrounds. The College has an exceptional learning environment built on a tradition of excellence, a talented faculty, a driven student body, a committed staff, with passionate leadership and community support

Funding : THIS IS A CATEGORICALLY FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON CONTINUED FUNDING.

Job Description

This posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants for the current and / or upcoming academic year. While the department may not be actively recruiting at this time, applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have submitted complete application materials will be contacted if a substitute position becomes available.

Job Description :

San Bernardino Community College District accepts applications for Federal Work Study, hourly positions for our college campus Crafton Hills College on a continuous basis. However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is an interest and / or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted by the respective department manager. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year. Student workers assist the staff with the following :

Student workers will assist in providing program related general support and assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Must have the ability to work with a diverse student population.

Position Summary :

MESA Mentors serve as enthusiastic and supportive peer leaders dedicated to encouraging academic success, community building, and program engagement among students in the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program. Mentors play a vital role in guiding new and continuing MESA students through their educational journey by sharing experiences, connecting them to campus resources, and cultivating a strong sense of belonging within the MESA and STEM communities at CHC.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain meaningful mentoring relationships with assigned MESA students.
• Serve as a positive academic, social, and professional role model for fellow MESA students.
• Attend and participate in MESA Mentor training, meetings, and professional development workshops.
• Maintain regular communication with MESA students through in-person meetings, email, and campus events.
• Encourage student engagement in MESA activities, workshops and other events and opportunities.
• Educate students about resources within the MESA program and across the campus.
• Work collaboratively with fellow mentors, staff, and faculty to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding any personal or academic information shared by students.
• Notify the MESA Director, Counselor, or staff of any student concerns or challenges that may need additional support.
• Assist with MESA outreach, recruitment and community-building events as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Students cannot fall below half-time (6+units) during their employment under the FWS program.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions here in are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearin g : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

Time Commitment :

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements :

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's

For : Crafton Hills College Applicants :

This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.

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