Pre-College Mentor (PT)

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Retirement Program

Job summary

Passaic County Community College is hiring Pre-College Mentors in Paterson, NJ. This part-time role involves supporting middle and high school students through grant-funded programs. Mentors will participate in training and must commit to multiple sessions throughout the year.

The ideal candidate is a current college student in good academic standing and must possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include planning activities, assisting with career goals, and supporting instructors.

Qualifications

• Must be current college student in good academic standing.
• Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services.
• Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mentor training provided by grant program.
• Serve as a role model and encourage college/career pursuits.
• Assist assigned protégés in developing realistic career/academic goals.
• Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support.
• Evaluate and document experiences of assigned protégés.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer programs knowledge

Social media knowledge

Education

Current college student in good academic standing

Completion of a pre-college program preferred

Tools

Word

Google

Zoom

Job description

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Part-time Regular Paterson, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1606

Passaic County Community College is seeking Pre-College Mentors who will report to the Program Director or Coordinator for grant-funded pre-college programs serving middle and high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6 weeks: July-August; Fall 10 weeks (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May). Mentors support program logistics, as well as provide individual and group activities to encourage students regarding post-secondary options.

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Example of Duties

• Participate in mentor training provided by grant program. Serve as a role model and provide encourage college/career pursuits. Meet with assigned protégés based upon agreed work schedule. Assist in the development of skills necessary for protégés to succeed both personally and academically. Assist assigned protégés in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations. Participate in the planning of enrichment activities. Evaluate and document experiences of assigned protégés. Provide resource information to protégés. Assist staff with other program related activities such as virtual and on-site field trips, seminars, administrative tasks, etc. Ability to use virtual platforms. Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support Provide lite tutorial assistance as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must be current college student in good academic standing
• Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example Word, Google, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to communicate on a verbal as well as written basis with students, staff, parents and others.
• Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services.
• Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred
• Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $15.92.

Benefits

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Programprovides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)