College Bound Student Mentor/Tutor

Role: Under the supervisor of the Project Director, this individual plans and facilitates collaborative mentoring and tutoring sessions for NJ GEAR UP/College Bound identified students.

Supports Salem Community College’s vision, mission and strategic direction as relevant to the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Program. Present a positive attitude to GEAR UP/College Bound at all times, be flexible and willing to work with young adults. Help young adults 1) learn about the importance of going to and succeeding in college 2) learn to set and achieve goals 3) improve his or her academics by providing tutoring services 4) discover and explore future possibilities 5) identify characteristics of self and methods to enhance and improve attributes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 Participate and attend NJ GEAR UP/College Bound trainings and meetings

 Assist with the evaluation and documentation of activities

 Develop a full working knowledge of academic skills, design materials and strategies to support the learner

 Offer assistance with developing study strategies

 Assist instructors during class and assess the students’ progress throughout all tutoring sessions

 Communicate effectively with young adults and work one-on-one or in small groups

 Assist in the developmental of social and academic skills necessary for students to succeed personally and academically

 Assist students with developing realistic academic/career goals and expectations

 Participate in the planning and delivery of NJ GEAR UP/College Bound activities

 Accompany GEAR UP students on field trips and other related activities to the GEAR UP/College Bound program

 Perform all other duties related to the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program as assigned

 Offer assistance with developing study strategies

 Work with the tutee to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student’s individual needs

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience Experience working with youth populations a plus.

Education Associate Degree or currently enrolled in College.

Interpersonal Skills Strong communication and organizational skills

Technical Skills Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including relevant ERP systems and all Microsoft Office products. Familiar with social media.

Other Skills

Physical Requirements The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g., lifting boxes of brochures, carrying books and supplies, setting up exhibits, etc.), driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Salem Community College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit, employ, and promote personnel without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, or mental or physical challenges, in compliance with all Federal and State legislation and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination.  The employees of the College are expected to teach or work with other employees, and to supervise or be supervised in their work by other employees without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, or mental or physical challenges.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.