Student Mentor - Project Evolve

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a Student Mentor for the Project Evolve department to support students in various ways. This role involves advising, guiding, and connecting students with resources to ensure their success while attending college.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and good interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers a compensation rate of $17.00/hr and requires commitment to the City Colleges' standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated good study techniques and skills.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago, student activities, college resources.

Responsibilities

• Advises, guides, and serves as a role model for students transitioning to college.
• Provides information on study techniques and organizational skills.
• Meets with assigned mentees to advise and assist them in goal setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication skills

Study techniques

Knowledge of computer software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – Project Evolve

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Student Mentor to work in the Project Evolve department and provide support to our students and staff. If you are a current City Colleges of Chicago student, we encourage you to apply for this exciting job opportunity! Peer mentors welcome and support incoming students by connecting them with campus resources, planning and leading social events, hosting and moderating virtual spaces, visiting classes, sending inspirational texts, conducting check‑in phone calls, and holding office hours to meet with students in person and via Zoom.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 semester hours pre‑credit or credit classes.
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Applicants must not be current full or part‑time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• All positions are “employment at‑will”.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Mentor advises, guides, and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.
• Explains CCC system to interested students; helps students become aware of college resources and refers them to appropriate services.
• Provides information on study techniques, organizational skills, and learning aids to support the student’s transition.
• Meets with assigned mentee(s) to advise twice per month.
• Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
• Advocates for mentees as necessary.
• Attends mentor training sessions as required.
• Records observations and submits reports to the assigned supervisor as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Department.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago, student activities, college resources, and student services; knowledge of specific major or program.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated good study techniques and skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.

Student worker rate is $17.00/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Additional Information

TBD