Student Mentor, Education (Part Time)

Governors State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: University Park, ILLINOIS
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Position Information


Position Type Academic Support Professional
Classification Title Student Mentor
Position's Functional Title Student Mentor, Education (Part Time)
Position Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Position Summary
The Student Mentor will support the academic progress and achievements of Governors State University students currently seeking a degree in Early Childhood Education. The Student Mentor will work an average of 5 hours per week at a rate of $35 per hour. Appointments will be made each semester with the potential for a total of approximately 40 weeks per academic year.
Responsibilities:
● Serve as a support person and positive role model for students in the program.
● Collaborate with lead mentor, faculty and university support services to ensure students are on track for success and help problem solve issues.
● Implement effective coaching strategies to support the students’ individual needs.
● Conduct outreach to assigned students (phone calls, teleconferencing and emails) to support the program’s retention efforts.
● Communicate and maintain relationships with others (e.g. colleagues and stakeholders) to accomplish functions and responsibilities.
● Participate in mentor team meetings (as needed).
● Work diligently to meet goals of the consortium.
Skills and Specifications:
● Demonstrate sensitivity to students whose cultural and educational experiences differ from their own.
● Ability to build relationships through empathetic listening, motivation, and support in order to create a respective and inclusive environment for all students.
● Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, organize, and prioritize tasks.
● Ability to remain flexible and handle vague or changing information.
● Be able to provide emotional support to students in the Early Childhood Program.
● Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the mission and goals or the university, program, and EC Consortium.
● Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
● Ability to teleconference with students and colleagues.
● Ability to work independently and with a team.
● Ability to take initiative.
● Ability to perform all the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
  • Some experience in the field of early childhood or elementary education.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency with job-related computer/technology skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, according to program needs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Hold a Professional Education License (PEL) in Early Childhood or Elementary
Posting Date 11/23/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Number AP0297P
Type of Search External
Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/7420
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Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Must pass background screening
  • Please provide a list of three professional references with current contact information.

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