We are seeking Mentors who will report to the the Program Assistant Director or Coordinator for grant, pre-college programs for middle school or high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session (Summer 6weeks: July-August; Fall 10 weeks (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May). Mentors support program logistics, as well as provide individual and group activities to encourage students regarding post-secondary options.

Examples of Duties:

• Participate in mentor training provided by grant program.
• Serve as a role model and provide encourage college/career pursuits.
• Meet with assigned protégés based upon agreed work schedule.
• Assist in the development of skills necessary for protégés to succeed both personally and academically.
• Assist assigned protégés in developing realistic career/academic goals and expectations.
• Participate in the planning of enrichment activities.
• Evaluate and document experiences of assigned protégés.
• Provide resource information to protégés.
• Assist staff with other program related activities such as virtual and on-site field trips, seminars, administrative tasks, etc.
• Ability to use virtual platforms.
• Provide classroom support to instructors and program logistical support
• Provide lite tutorial assistance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Must be current college student in good academic standing
• Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example word, google, zoom, etc.
• Ability to communicate on a verbal as well as written basis with students, staff, parents and others.
• Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services.
• Completion of a pre-college program (STEM, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, College Bound or similar program) preferred
• Interest in high school or middle school students' personal development preferred

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.