May 2, 2018

STEPP Program Mentor Graduate Assistantship

Position Description

 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 systematicand 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.

 

Position Responsibilities Include:

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.
  • 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. Maintain records on tasks accomplished and items discussed during all meetings.
  • 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 Associate Director and other program mentors. (Weekly meeting time is TBD each semester.) Maintain ongoing and open communication.
  • Share with STEPP Associate Director and/or 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

 

Candidates for this position:

  • Must be available to work a consistent schedule of either 20 or 25 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. The maximum number of assistantship hours that an ECU graduate student can work is 25 per week. Please note that this position requires a commitment of either 20 or 25 hours and thus limits the possibility of other on-campus employment.
  • Must be able to commit to this position for both Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters.
  • Must be able to attend a training session (date TBD) in early August, and must be able to begin working on August 13, 2018.

 

To Apply:

 

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