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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.

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