College and Career Center Mentor

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking Tutors/Mentors/College and Career Mentors to assist high school students in college preparations and applications. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be enrolled in local college programs, with teaching or mentoring experience preferred. The position offers $14.00 per hour for 20 hours a week over 174 days, under the supervision of a principal or CCMR Specialist.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and in good standing with local colleges/universities.
• Teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide college or career research assistance to students.
• Provide assistance in completing admissions, scholarship, or financial aid applications.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Assist counselor in meeting district initiatives.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to provide positive support for pupils

Applied use of computer operations

Applied use of software productivity tools

Applied use of e-mail

Applied use of student management systems

Applied use of electronic file management

Education

High School graduate or GED

Minimum of 12 completed college semester hours

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Tutors/Mentors/Temps/ College and Career Mentor
• Date Posted: 5/15/2024
• Location: CAMPUS
• Date Available: Upon Hire

Education / Certification Required

• High School graduate or GED who are currently enrolled and in good standing with local colleges/universities
• Minimum of 12 completed college semester hours

Experience (Preferred)

• Teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience desired.
• Experience working with High School aged students preferred.

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Mentors must be capable of providing positive support for pupils, in individual and small group settings.
• They must possess good oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to relate to pupils with multicultural backgrounds.
• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of student management systems
• Applied use of electronic file management

Function

Under the general supervision of a principal or designee and the district CCMR Specialist, mentors assist students in searching for, selecting, and applying for college and/or technical schools. They also assist students in searching for and applying for financial assistance and scholarships.

Reports To

Campus Principal/Specialist for CCMR

Responsibilities

Duties at the School Site: May perform any combination of the following at the school site:

• Provide college or career research assistance to students.
• Provide assistance in completing admissions, scholarship, or financial aid applications.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Encourage high academic achievement.
• Motivate students to continue in a college preparatory course of study throughout high school.
• Assist counselor in meeting district initiatives and deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators and/or the CCMR Specialist including working with individual students, leading group discussions, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities to the District: Must perform duties in a dependable, responsible manner, including:

• Attend all required training sessions with the CCMR Specialist, principal, or assigned campus counselor.
• Attend all meetings or other required events.
• Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work which were agreed upon with the campus principal and CCMR Specialist.
• Report absences in accordance with school district policies and procedures.
• Cooperate fully with district staff, counselors, CCMR Specialist, teachers and administrators.

This is a position that is funded totally by funds provided to CCISD through a Federal Grant. The selected applicant will be required to acknowledge that there is a possibility that their employment will be terminated if these funds are no longer available to CCISD or if CCISD redirects these funds to another function in order to better serve the best interest of the District. The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $14.00/Hour (20 hours per week)

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 174

Contact

For assistance or more information, see our Jobs and Applications Page or you may contact:
CCISD Human Resources - [phone]
Auxiliary Applicant Tracking / Applications
[e-mail]
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Please include the Job Posting Number with any correspondence.)