Lead Mentor GP 24 (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position

About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .


Job Description:

Title: Lead Mentor
Department: Latino Education Institute
Supervisor: Mary Jo Marion

SSTA Approver: Mary Jo Marion

General Statement of Duties:

Under the leadership of the Assistant Vice President, Lead Mentor is responsible in providing guidance and support to mentors in mentor/mentee relationship, but not limited to: academic assistance and facilitating small groups of Worcester/Springfield's youth. Candidate must be a supportive, willing, positive, and energetic participant in the implementation of the outcome measurement system.

Responsibilities:

1. Ongoing oversight of all work completed by the Mentors and Volunteers.
2. Demonstrating exemplary behavior and offering values that will increase chances for success and happiness
3. Provide learning opportunities and offering your experience as a guide
4. Provide encouragement to the mentee as they embark on new experiences
5. Speaking and acting on behalf of the mentee and helping the mentee access community resources
6. Being consistently available and sincere; providing the mentee with a caring and unconditional friendship
7. Be available for mentee/mentor days
8. Recognize role as mandated reporter and report any problematic issues.
9. Be patient and understand the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time.
10. Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors-e.g. patience, tolerance, and reflective listening.
11. Be encouraging and supportive of the mentee.
12. Be available for mentee/mentor days.


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office applications and record keeping.
2. Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
3. Strong work ethic and commitment to positive youth development.
4. Success in prioritizing and meeting multiple demands and deadlines.
5. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, manage own work and time, and be accountable for performance.
6. Alignment and agreement with the vision, mission, and values of the Latino Education Institute.
7. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma and/or 1 year of experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
2. Reliable access to transportation.
3. Bilingual in Spanish preferred


Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.