VU Student Mentor

Vincennes University; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Job summary

Vincennes University is seeking a VU Student Mentor to provide guidance and support to high school sophomores and juniors in the VU Mentorship Program. As a mentor, you will complete training, conduct mentoring sessions, and help students explore academic and career paths. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment for the full academic year. This is a part-time position with a pay rate of $12.5 per hour, and mileage is reimbursed for travel to local high schools.

Qualifications

• Enrolled VU student in good academic standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to commit for full academic year.
• Interest in leadership, service, education, or community engagement.
• Willingness to travel to local high schools (mileage reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Complete PREPP Approach mentor training and refresher sessions.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with assigned mentees.
• Conduct monthly mentoring sessions at partner high schools.
• Guide mentees through PREPP stages: Plan, Research, Evaluate, Prepare, Place.
• Support students in identifying academic, career, and postsecondary goals.
• Attend scheduled mentor check-ins and feedback sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Interest in leadership and education

Education

Enrolled VU student

Job description

• Location: 850 College Avenue, Jasper, IN, 47546, United States
• Base Pay: $12.5 / Hour
• Job Category: Part-Time Support Staff Hourly
• Employee Type: Part Time HP

VU Student Mentor

Position Type: Part-time Student Employment

Reports to: Director, VU Mentorship & Student Engagement Initiatives

Position Summary

VU Student Mentors serve as role models and guides for high school sophomores and juniors participating in the VU Mentorship Program. Mentors are trained in the PREPP Approach and support mentees in exploring career pathways, postsecondary options, goal setting, and college readiness through structured weekly sessions over an academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete PREPP Approach mentor training and refresher sessions.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with assigned mentees.
• Conduct monthly mentoring sessions (1–2 hours) at partner high schools with each student.
• Guide mentees through PREPP stages: Plan, Research, Evaluate, Prepare, Place.
• Support students in identifying academic, career, and postsecondary goals.
• Maintain progress tracking and session documentation.
• Attend scheduled mentor check-ins and feedback sessions.
• Participate in program orientation, training, and recognition events.
• Serve as a VU ambassador within partner high schools.
• Communicate professionally with program staff and high school contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow university mentoring policies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled VU student in good academic standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to commit for full academic year.
• Interest in leadership, service, education, or community engagement.
• Willingness to travel to local high schools (mileage reimbursed).

Equal Opportunity Employer. Vincennes University (VU) is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.