East Carolina University Greenville , SC 29617
Posted 2 months ago
Advertising Department STEPP PROGRAM/COLLEGE STAR Academic Term/Year Fall 2024 Position Title Graduate Assistant
STEPP Program Mentors Posting Number 06188 Position Number 06188 Student Job Category Student
Graduate Assistant Number of Vacancies 2 Job Description
ECU STEPP Program/College Star is currently seeking several STEPP Program Mentors.
Scope of the Position
STEPP Program mentors work closely with both students and all other STEPP team members. Mentors support the college transition process for students in the program both in systematic and informal ways. In addition to working with students to whom they are assigned, mentors will also be available in the office during set hours each week to assist any of the students in the program.
Responsibilities
Focus: Direct Service to Students
Meet a minimum of one hour each week with each assigned mentee. During the meeting develop a daily to-do list that reflects work in each course each day (as appropriate) and discuss other academic issues as relevant. Maintain records on tasks accomplished and items discussed during all meetings.
Develop an office schedule to be on hand for students in STEPP. Follow that schedule consistently and act as the primary source of direct support for students in the office during those on-duty hours.
Provide various types of assistance (primarily related to academic tasks) and respond to student questions as needed during on-duty hours.
Participate, as possible/appropriate, in STEPP activities that involve transition and program representation.
Develop and maintain appropriate boundaries with the students
Other duties as assigned
Focus: Collaboration and Communication
Meet weekly with STEPP Director, and other program mentors. (Weekly meeting time is TBD each semester.) Maintain ongoing and open communication.
Share with STEPP Director information about students that causes concern regarding their potential for academic progress and/or success at East Carolina University.
Complete daily/weekly field notes detailing activities, requests for help from students, assistance provided, etc. Much of the field notes should contain objective information. A portion of the field notes can contain personal reflections/opinions, but they should be labeled as such.
In the event of office hours when direct student support is not needed, assist with STEPP activities (record keeping, clerical, data collection, organization, materials development, course development, etc.) as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
Dates of Employment & Compensation
Must be available to work a consistent schedule of 15 - 20 hours per week in the STEPP office during traditional business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Individual schedules will be assigned based on availability and office coverage needs. Salary will be $14.00 per hour.
Must be able to attend a training session (date TBD) in early August and must be able to begin working on August 15, 2024.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Email your resume and list of three references to Adam Denney, denneya15@ecu.edu
Please upload your resume and references online.
Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71030 Open Date 05/08/2024 Close Date 06/22/2024 Open Until Filled No
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