Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Mentor - PT (Grant-Funded)

Salary:$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking part-time Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Mentorsin our Student Life department. The EOP Mentor’s primary function is to assist financially and academically eligible students with individual mentorship, enhanced campus orientation, and academic support services.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provides mentorship and assignment support to program participants in subjects like English, Reading, and Math;

• Serves as an academic support in selected classes based on Mentor’s academic strengths;

• Encourages student participation in all EOP academic and enrichment programs;

• Engages EOP students in enhanced college preparation workshops and activities;

• Leads and participates in planned evening and weekend activities;

• Assists with distribution of study skills materials and campus resources;

• Maintains accurate records and student files to document all services delivered to Educational Opportunity participants;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Opportunity Programs.

  The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant. Successful candidate must be available to work up to 29 hours per week.

  Qualifications:

  Required Qualifications:

• Must have an Associate degree OR a minimum of 60 completed college credits OR be an MVCC student who is currently enrolled in 6 credit hours, or will be enrolled in the fall semester

• Familiarity with populations served by opportunity program

• Experience working with a team

• Demonstrate the ability to lead, and mentor students who have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Effective communication skills

• Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience participating in or working in Student Engagement activities

  Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application, if applicable.

  Review Start Date: 6/10/2024

  Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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