Education Mentor

Southern Careers Institute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environm

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending (H)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute in Texas seeks a dedicated Mentor to provide academic support, guide students through instructional review, and reinforce essential concepts within a collaborative environment.

You will counsel students on attendance, respond to inquiries via chat, email, and phone, and monitor progress while working with instructors and admissions to ensure a seamless student experience from enrollment to graduation.

Qualifications

• Provide academic support, assisting students with instructional review and questions.
• Counsel students on attendance and document related matters.
• Field and respond to student inquiries via chat, email and phone.
• Monitor and report on student academic progress.
• Participate in retention activities and campus events.

Responsibilities

• Support instructors, students and staff to train and place students.
• Collaborate with Admissions to ensure a positive student experience from enrollment to graduation.
• Attend events and workshops to engage with the student community.
• Assist with policy adherence and educational procedures.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Attendance monitoring

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Academic or vocational training

Job description

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt. The following areas are excluded from hiring: CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY. We call it being a life changer, but you’ll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You’ll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students. Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Mentor will be responsible for academic support, curriculum review, and grading for their program area with a student count of approximately 50 - 55. You are knowledgeable of and adhere to all institutional educational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Work in a cooperative setting with instructors, students, and support personnel to accomplish the mutual goal of training and placing our students;
• Provide academic support, assisting students with instructional review, technical questions, and reinforcing conceptual knowledge;
• Counsel students on the importance of class attendance, contact students who have missed a class, and document all attendance related matters;
• Field and respond to student inquiries over chat, email and phone;
• Monitor and report on student academic progress;
• Contribute to the Institution and the community by attending, and participating in, scheduled events, meetups and workshops;
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Department to ensure an exceptional student experience from enrollment to graduation;
• Participate in retention activities such as but not limited to calling, emailing and special events for students;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Academic or vocational training and credentials, related work experience, licensure, or certification;
• Prior training, tutoring or teaching experience preferred;

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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