Titan PULSE Mentor

About the role

This position is for currently enrolled TCC Students only. Tacoma Community College seeks Titan PULSE Mentors (TPMs) who are high-achievers with a positive attitude, critical thinking skills, relationship building skills, and a commitment to ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Model positive academic behaviors and keep academics as a priority. Understand college support services/resources and refer students when necessary. Engage in academic success interventions and intentional 1-on-1 conversations with students.
• Administration: Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned. Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually. Read and respond to all communication, i.e. texts, calls, emails, etc. Communicate respectfully and effectively with mentees, TCC staff and faculty, and fellow TPMs. Maintain sensitive student information at all times.
• Community Development: Encourage responsible behavior by role modeling personal and social responsibility. Know your mentee population by name within the first two weeks of the quarter. Plan social activities and bonding opportunities for mentees throughout the quarter to encourage interpersonal and inclusive group interactions. Collaborate with other TPMs on programs, so that mentees within the cohort can get to know one another. Lead quarterly workshops for those mentees to learn personal and professional skills.
• Inclusion: Participate and engage in departmental trainings and continued learning on the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Role model inclusion through engaging in dialogue with mentees, staff, and faculty. Engage in personal reflection. Address actions and words that limit our efforts towards creating an environment that supports and encourages the acceptance of diversity. Maintain an inclusive TCC community environment. Assess needs and concerns of mentees through regular contact and communication. Contact senior staff immediately to report any incident of bias.
• Policies Adherence: TPMs must abide by department, college policies, and local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in six credits or more at Tacoma Community College.
• Be in good academic standing with Tacoma Community College.
• Have a proactive approach to embracing new challenges, acquiring new skills, and adapting to changes.
• Have a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment.
• Commitment of 10-17 hours per week.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Tacoma Community College.
• Show willingness to learn about various identities, including showing respect for other's cultures, rights, feelings, and property.
• Understand that being a TPM is one of the most impactful leadership positions at TCC and it will be treated with respect.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal integrity, such as modeling good judgment, ethical behavior, and adherence to laws and policies.
• Show positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Understand that being a TPM requires time and dedication both in and out of the classroom; it will require additional work and time outside of the scheduled class times.
• Participate in regular 1-on-1 meetings with mentees, meetings with supervisor, ongoing departmental communication and training.
• Positively engage and contribute during staff meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Be available to act as a support system for the selected mentee cohort.
• Contact senior staff immediately to report any incident of bias.
• Policy Adherence: TPMs must abide by department, college policies, and local, state, and federal laws.