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Martha O'Bryan Center

College Success Mentor

Martha O'Bryan Center

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Job Summary

College Success Mentors provide individual and group support for first-generation and low-income college students attending 4-year institutions of higher learning to support student persistence. The College Success Mentor maintains contact with a core caseload of students and organizes cohort activities to encourage peer-to-peer support.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Works collaboratively with the lead post-secondary success coach to provide support to underclassmen enrolled in the PSS program on campus.
  • Plans, coordinates, and facilitates student social events once per month.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with college administration and student services groups.
  • Responsible for advocating for students as necessary.
  • Prepares weekly reports for a lead post-secondary coach.
  • Required to maintain data associated with all mentee meetings and events
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled in Martha O’Bryan PSS Program and enrolled in TSU, MTSU, APSU, or Belmont.
  • Junior or Senior in good standing at your university.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Knowledge of campus-specific resources, locations, and services.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of college and community groups.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; and excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Interested in building community and creating a sense of belonging.
  • Transparency and honesty in sharing challenges and successes.
  • Friendly, sincere, and courteous
  • Creative and engaging

Additional Information

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans, our 401(k)-retirement match plan

How to Apply

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Details

  • Date Posted: November 17, 2023
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Community Development
  • Salary Range: $18.00