Campus Location: John F. Scarpa Academic Center

Department: College Bound/GEAR UP

Salary Information: $15.13 per hour

Work Hours: Monday Through Friday 8am - 4pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The GOALS program is seeking a responsible and motivated individual who is a current Stockton Student for our mentor position. Mentors are responsible for providing social/emotional support to students in rising 6th grade through rising 11th grade for our Summer Enrichment program scheduled to operate Monday through Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm, July1st until August 8th. Additionally, there will be a required state mentor training during the week of June 17th and a general Summer Staff training on Saturday, June 22nd. Additionally, there will be a week-long Mentor training from Monday through Thursday June 24th to June 27th. This position that offers the opportunity to have hands-on experience in areas of program planning, academic career counseling, developing social media content, engaging middle, and high school students, and facilitating college readiness workshops. 

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Under the immediate supervision of the GOALS GEAR UP Assistant Director, the Mentor will be responsible for the following:
• Provide mentorship to students in grades 6 -11
• Attend all summer programs for the grade level assigned.
• Assist students in the summer program with academic assignments.
• Assist teachers with facilitating lessons.
• Attendance for each Summer Academy session.
• Create and facilitate social emotional workshops related to college readiness.
• Participate in all GOALS programming during summer, including college tours.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director and Counselors

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled at Stockton University as a matriculated undergraduate student during employment.
• Prior experience that demonstrates an understanding of leadership, college readiness and working with potential first-generation students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team provide programming implementation and facilitate workshops at partner schools and during Summer Academy

Screening Information:Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and upload the required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume