Graduate Mentor - Career Pathways Program

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Hourly wage

5 hrs/week

Job summary

The New School's Center for Career Design and Development seeks graduate student mentors for the Career Pathways Mentoring Program Student Assistant Specialist. The role pairs a Graduate Mentor with four undergraduates to support their academic and professional goals.

Mentors will meet mentees four times per month (in person or remote), with the first meeting in person, plus two catered group lunches. An 8-hour certificate is provided before the semester begins.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in good standing
• Completed at least one semester of full-time study
• GPA equal to 3.5 or higher
• Approachable, friendly, supportive, desire to guide others
• Knowledge of university resources

Responsibilities

• Meet with mentees — 4 meetings per month (in person or remote)
• First meeting with mentee must be in person
• Attend in person and support two group meetings over a catered lunch
• Encourage mentee and guide to university resources; communicate concerns to program co-chairs
• Complete 8-Hour Asynchronous Peer Mentoring Certificate before start (provided)

Skills

Graduate student in good standing

Completed ≥1 semester of full-time

GPA 3.5+

Approachable and supportive

Knowledge of university resources

Job description

The Center for Career Design and Development seeks graduate student mentors for their Career Pathways Mentoring Program Student Assistant Specialist.

The Career Pathways Mentoring Program pairs a Graduate Mentor with four undergraduate students to help support their academic and professional aspirations. Mentorship is expected to help undergraduate students understand the value of finishing their degrees as a path to a career. We strongly encourage graduate students from across The New School to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Available to meet with mentees — 4 meetings per month (in person or remote)
• The first meeting with mentee must be in person
• Available to attend in person and support two group meetings over a catered lunch, one at the beginning of the program and one at the end
• Responsible for encouraging your mentee and offering guidance as appropriate; steering mentee to university resources as needed; communicating concerns with pilot program co chairs as necessary
• Participation in an 8-Hour Asynchronous Peer Mentoring Certificate program will be required (provided) prior to the start of the semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student in good standing
• Completion of at least one semester of full time study
• Graduation date no earlier than May 2026
• GPA equal to 3.5 or higher
• Approachable, friendly, supportive, desire to and able to provide guidance
• Knowledge of university resources

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.

#LI-DNI Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour; 5 hours per week Fall and Spring Semesters

no later than August 14, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities: Graduate Mentor is paired with four undergraduate students to help support their academic and professional aspirations. Mentorship is expected to help undergraduate students understand the value of finishing their degrees as a path to a career.

We look forward to receiving your application! Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.