EOP Summer Academic Mentor - Grant-Funded (PT)
Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica-Rome Area · 5 days ago
On-siteEducation$16–$20/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provides mentorship, tutoring, and assignment support to EOP student in subjects such as English, Reading, and Math;
- Serves as an academic support resource in designated classes;
- Affords students with study strategies, time management, organization skills, and academic accountability to promote student success;
- Facilitates individual and group study sessions while monitoring student progress and communicating concerns to EOP staff;
- Serves as a positive role model by building supportive relationships that foster student belonging, confidence, and engagement;
- Led and participated in workshops, icebreakers, evening/weekend activities, and community-building programs that support college readiness and student development;
- Encourages active participation in EOP academic, enrichment, and campus activities while connecting students with campus resources and support services;
- Supports daily program operations by assisting with orientation activities, maintaining accurate student records and files, distributing materials, and helping enforce program expectations and schedules;
- Performs other duties related to the job description as assigned by the Director of EOP.
Qualifications
- Must be a MVCC graduate, current, or continuing student or completed a minimum of 60 college credits
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for incoming students
- Dependable, punctual, and able to participate in required program activities
- Completes all necessary training before the start of the Summer program
- Able to assist EOP program staff with summer evening activities, closing recognition ceremony, major check-ins, and check-outs
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference given to students who are current or former participants of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), or similar access/support program
- Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, student leadership, orientation programs or campus involvement
Additional Information
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application, if applicable.