Student Mentor - Honors Program

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Student Mentor for the Honors Program to foster student success, engagement, retention, and academic excellence. Mentors act as peer leaders, providing guidance, encouragement, and support to new and continuing Honors students while promoting involvement in the Honors Program and university community.

The position requires weekly office hours, general administrative support, and collaboration with the Program Director and Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Albany State University.
• Must be an active member of the Honors Program in good standing.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to new Honors Program students throughout the academic year.
• Support students during transition to university life and residence halls.
• Assist with events and orientation activities to welcome students and promote participation.
• Identify students needing help and develop plans of support with Program Director.
• Refer students to appropriate offices for further help.
• Help plan and deliver awareness events addressing housing, stress, and safety.
• Meet mentees weekly for campus activities, lunch, or approved engagements.
• Encourage mentees to stay engaged and complete the Honors Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Title

Student Mentor - Honors Program

Location

Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job ID

301492

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Honors Program Student Mentor is a Title III-funded student leadership position designed to foster student success, engagement, retention, and academic excellence among Honors students. Student mentors serve as peer leaders by providing guidance, encouragement, and support to new and continuing Honors Program students while promoting involvement in the Honors Program and university community.

As part of their employment responsibilities, Student Mentors are also required to complete scheduled weekly office hours in the Honors Program Office, providing general administrative support and assisting with daily office operations.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to students who are new to the Honors Program on a wide range of issues throughout the academic year.
• Actively support students during their transition to university life and residence halls.
• Assist with a variety of activities (e.g., General Assembly, new student orientations, and information sessions) to welcome students to the Honors Program and inform prospective and current students about the benefits of participation.
• Identify students who may be experiencing difficulties and, in consultation with the Program Director and Coordinator, help develop an appropriate plan of support.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of university departments and campus resources and refer students to appropriate offices for additional assistance.
• Assist in planning and delivering awareness events and educational activities that address issues affecting students, such as housing, exam stress, and personal safety.
• Motivate and encourage mentees to remain engaged in and successfully complete the Honors Program.
• Provide one-on-one support to mentees by meeting with them weekly for a campus activity, lunch, or another approved engagement opportunity.
• Contribute to the growth and development of mentees by sharing ideas and encouraging meaningful engagement with the Honors Program and campus community.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Complete all required training as directed by the Program Director.
• Assist mentees with developing résumés, obtaining professional headshots, and preparing scholarship application videos.
• Attend campus events with mentees to promote the Honors Program and encourage student engagement.
• Complete required weekly office hours in the Honors Program Office, providing general administrative and office support as assigned.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student information and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Albany State University.
• Must be an active member of the Honors Program in good standing.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous mentoring, tutoring, leadership, or student organization experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience planning or assisting with campus events.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to represent the Honors Program in a positive manner.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.