Pre-College Mentor (PT)

We are seeking Mentors who will report to the the Program Assistant Director or Coordinator for grant, pre-college programs for middle school or high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6weeks: July-August; Fall 10 weeks (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May). Mentors support program logistics, as well as provide individual and group activities to encourage students regarding post-secondary options.

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Examples of Duties:

• Participate in mentor training provided by grant program.
• Serve as a role model and provide encourage college/career pursuits.
• Meet with assigned protégés based upon agreed work schedule.
• Assist in the development of skills necessary for protégés to succeed both personally and academically.
• Assist assigned protégés in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations.
• Participate in the planning of enrichment activities.
• Evaluate and document experiences of assigned protégés.
• Provide resource information to protégés.
• Assist staff with other program related activities such as virtual and on-site field trips, seminars, administrative tasks, etc.
• Ability to use virtual platforms.
• Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support
• Provide lite tutorial assistance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Must be current college student in good academic standing
• Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example Word, Google, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to communicate on a verbal as well as written basis with students, staff, parents and others.
• Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services.
• Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred
• Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $15.92.

Benefits:

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)