Student Mentor - Wellness Center - Wilbur Wright College

CCC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Student Mentor for Wilbur Wright College Wellness Center in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on guiding students through college life, explaining CCC resources, and promoting mental health awareness.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED), active CCC student status, and a commitment to customer service. Compensation is $17.05 per hour, with assignments aligned to the college environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a City Colleges of Chicago Student.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers.
• Promotes a positive role model and public image as CCC representative.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Rate of $17.05/hr.
• Rate paid follows CCC salary scale.

Responsibilities

• Advise, guide, and serve as a role model for students transitioning to college life.
• Explain CCC systems, help students access resources, and refer to appropriate services.
• Provide information on study techniques and organizational skills to support transition to college life.
• Meet with mentee(s) twice per month and assist with goal setting.
• Advocate for mentees as needed.
• Attend mentor training sessions as required.
• Record observations and submit reports to supervisor.
• Provide accurate information about Counseling Services and reduce misinformation.
• Develop outreach programming on mental health topics for the campus community.
• Create resources and social media content sharing mental health information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Student Mentor - Wellness Center - Wilbur Wright College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

Primary Objective:

Wilbur Wright College Student Mentor positions encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students can use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and 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 6 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; advises and refers students to appropriate College resources.
• Provides information on study techniques, organizational skills and learning aides to support the student’s transition to college life.
• Meets with assigned mentee(s) to advise twice per month.
• Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
• Advocates for mentee as necessary.
• Attends mentor training sessions as required.
• Records observations and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.
• Help provide accurate information and decrease misinformation about Counseling Services.
• Provide outreach programming on mental health topics to the campus community.
• Research and create resources and/or social media content to share relevant mental health and wellness information with the campus community.
• 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.
• Must be a City Colleges of Chicago Student.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Commits to satisfying internal and external customers.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.
• $17.05/hr.
• The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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