First Year Experience Mentor Of Professional Development (Kcc Students Only)

Description

First Year Experience Mentors are essential to the successful operation and maintenance of the Office of Student Life, and the Department of Student Life in general. They provide information, resources, networking opportunities, and extra-curricular activities to students in support of the College-wide goals of retention and completion, and student-centric goals of personal and professional growth.

Examples of Duties

Specific Job Duties

• Create and update a monthly events calendar on bulletin board.

• Keep all bulletin boards around campus up to date with current events and discard old flyers.

• Develop slides for KCC TV

• Work with ASKCC Marketing and Communications Officer for social media and student outreach.

• Assist with maintaining New Student Orientation Canvas course up to date.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet guests when they approach and enter the office

• Answer and make phone calls, check voicemail

• Work with the First Year Experience Coordinator and Student Life Coordinator to plan weekly tasks

• Participate in ongoing training about resources available to students on campus and in the community

• As appropriate, refer students to other resources on campus

• Stay up to date on the Student Life event schedule

• Assist with Student Life, ASKCC, and KCC campus events, as appropriate

• Promote events, community service, and volunteer opportunities

• Maintain an inventory of office and event supplies

• Basic clerical work, mostly on the computer

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the office

• Maintain the game check out system

• Attend regular Student Life team meetings & team building activities

• Attend one-on-one meetings to assess progress

• Assist with Food Pantry package pick-up on designated days

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Well-qualified candidates must demonstrate some or all of the requirements listed below which are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.

• Be enrolled and successfully complete six (6) credits during fall, winter, and spring terms

• Maintain a minimum term and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

• Good standing with the Office of Student Conduct

• Basic data entry skills

• Must be enthusiastic, organized, and possess a positive "can-do" attitude

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting

• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule as required (includes evenings and weekends)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed at least three terms of 6 credits at Klamath Community College

• Experience with orientation programs

• Proficiency in Spanish (spoken & written)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google apps

• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and activities, self-direct, make effective use of resources, and meet established deadlines

• Valid driver's license

• Applicants must be registered for the next fall term to qualify for employment during summer term

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Supplemental Information

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.