CAMP Student Mentor

Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a CAMP Student Mentor to support the College Assistance Migrant Program. You will mentor the incoming cohort and collaborate closely with CAMP staff throughout the academic year.

Ideal candidates include CAMP alumni or those eager to learn about the program. This role is open to undergraduate students only and pays $16.52/hr, with up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Qualifications

• Be admitted and enrolled in a University of Alaska degree‑seeking program with a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate students or six credit hours for graduate students during regular semesters of employment; or
• Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and
• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), 2.0 term grade point average or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee, and maintain successful academic progress.
• Students enrolled in non‑traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
• An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Mentor CAMP cohort and engage with students.
• Assist in hosting events and social activities with the cohort.
• Report to the CAMP Coordinator and collaborate with CAMP staff.
• Work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week in summer.
• Support planning of workshops and social media activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Event planning

Social media management

Education

Enrollment in University of Alaska degree-seeking program

Six credits during regular semesters

GPA 2.0 or higher

Non-traditional programs eligible

Evidence of enrollment submitted

Job description

UAA is currently recruiting for a student worker to serve as a Student Mentor for the CAMP program. If you are interested in supporting students and have interest in the program we invite you to apply!

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

at the University of Alaska provides academic, financial, and social support to students from migrant and seasonal work backgrounds. CAMP is designed to help students successfully transition and succeed in higher education. Our mission is to foster academic success, personal growth, and a strong community of migrant scholars at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

As a CAMP Student Mentor, you will have the opportunity to build connections with the incoming cohort while collaborating closely with the CAMP staff throughout the academic year. In addition to mentoring, you'll participate in the hosting of various events and social activities alongside the cohort.

To thrive in this role, a successful applicant should have knowledge of CAMP and/or willingness to learn about the program, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students from various backgrounds. They should also demonstrate leadership skills, reliability and professionalism, along with experience in planning events and workshops and managing social media accounts.

Ideal candidates for the CAMP Student Mentor positions are alumni of the program and interested in giving back to the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• a. Be admitted and enrolled in a University of Alaska degree‑seeking program with a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate students or six credit hours for graduate students during regular semesters of employment; or
• b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and
• c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA), 2.0 term grade point average or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee, and maintain successful academic progress.
• d. Students enrolled in non‑traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
• e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Position Details

This position is a Student Assistant 2 position and is eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer months. This schedule may include evenings and weekends occasionally. This position will report to the CAMP Coordinator. The pay is $16.52/hr.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Maren Beauchamp, at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On‑Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA

(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska‑Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF

(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS

(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or [e-mail].