Mentor

About the role

The position of Mentor requires an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. Employment and/or continued employment is subject to successfully passing State Mandated Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all NJ College Bound Mentor Training sponsored by the New Jersey Higher Education and by the Consortium.
• Provides mentoring support and assistance to the mentees to encourage college attendance.
• Mets with assigned participants based upon agreed work schedule.
• Aids in the development of skills necessary for mentees to succeed both personally and academically.
• Aids assigned participants in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations.
• Aids counselor in completing and reviewing Personal Education Plan (PEP) document with program participants.
• Accompanies mentees on field trips and other activities related to the program.
• Conducts and/or assists in conducting workshops concerning life skills, college readiness and education planning.
• Evaluates and documents experiences of assigned mentees.
• Provides resource information to mentees.
• Commits to a minimum of one (1) full session (fall, spring, or summer).

Requirements

Prerequisite Qualifications: Applicants should have completed the equivalent course load of a sophomore in college (24 Credits) and be a student in good academic standing or a college graduate. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Qualifications

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Skills

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $16.00-$30.00 (USD).

Schedule

Note: Academic Year weekday school hours are adjusted as needed per school. Summer Session is currently up to six (6) weeks, Monday thru Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00pm with occasional Saturday events. The Summer Session is six (6) weeks, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00pm. Note: After and during school hours may be available based on specific school need during the Academic Year. Hours may be adjusted as needed.