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.)