Pre-College Lead Mentor (PT)

Passaic County Community College is seeking a Lead Mentor who will report to the Program Assistant Director for a grant program for Pre-College Programs serving middle school and high school students in Paterson Public Schools or Passaic Public Schools. Lead Mentors are initially required to make a commitment for one session: Summer 8 weeks (July–August); Fall 13 weeks (October–December); or Spring 13 weeks (February–May).

This is a part-time, hourly position. Mentor Duties: Participate in mentor training provided by grant program. Serve as a role model for mentors and encourage college/career pursuits. 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 and use level all to create complementary activities. Document the experiences of students via social media. Posts on the following platforms weekly: Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube Perform other duties as assigned by the program director/coordinator. Attend Saturday program and field trips.

Additional Lead Mentor Duties: Communications: Create publications (flyer, website, social media, handbooks). provide regular updates and resources needed for mentors to management (i.e., debrief meetings, crisis management, team staff meetings, etc.) Data Verification: Entering new student data, verifying student information, combining survey information.

Tutoring and Advising: Offering tutoring in Math and English, advising early College Cohort along with Early College Mentor, Preparing mentor workshops. Observation and Feedback: Offering feedback on mentor role and student engagement, Providing insight on student trends for programming. Ensure mentors are prepared for Saturday program.

Required Skills, Experience, and Background: Must be current college student in Junior year; (Preference with completion of associate degree). Knowledge of computer programs and some social media platforms, for example, Word, Google, Zoom, etc. Ability to communicate on a verbal as well written basis with students, staff, parents and others.

Ability to work in a team environment coordinating needed student services. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation

Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.

Benefits

New Jersey Sick Leave : Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.) Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.

Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

(Must meet eligibility requirements.)