What are the responsibilities and job description for the S.T.A.R.S. Mentor - HIRING FOR SPRING position at Marywood University?
The S.T.A.R.S. (Students Together Achieving Remarkable Success) program offers youth of all backgrounds in 5th-12th grades, and, more recently, 3rd-4th grades, the opportunity to explore their long-term career goals through one-on-one academic assistance and exposure to a variety of post-secondary educational paths, trades, and careers.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
STARS Mentors/Tutors (Work-Study) will work one on one or in small group settings with elementary, middle and/or high school students on activities related to career exploration, civic engagement, service-learning and Life Skills. They will also offer homework help, academic support, and reading tutoring to students they work with on a weekly basis.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
- Promote and stimulate program participation
- Provide guidance and role modeling to youth
Supervision
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly activities
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May participate in special programs and/or events outside of weekly after school sessions, such as workshops or field trips
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse History clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance (upon hire) $24.95 fee
- Must be registered for fall or spring courses and have submitted a 2025 FAFSA; Must be Federal Work Study eligible.
Schedule: 8-12 hours per week
Pay Rate: $10.00/hour
Students can apply by submitting a Student Interest From and sending their resume to Jenny Gonzalez Monge , STARS program director at jkgonzalezmonge@maryu.marywood.edu. The office phone number is 570-348-6253. Swartz Center for Spiritual Life | Room 152
Salary : $10