PreCollege Youth Mentor

Title: PreCollege Youth Mentor (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Number25TM0276

DepartmentCenter for PreCollege Programs

Overview

The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban, public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Part-Time PreCollege Youth Mentor (Temporary) reporting to the Associate Dean of the Center for PreCollege Programs. The Center for PreCollege Programs seeks dynamic Youth Mentors to develop and implement student-centered, interactive classes culminating in student presentations.

The PreCollege Youth Mentor’s duties include, and are not limited, to the following:
 

• Facilitate individual and group mentoring and/or tutoring activities (in person and remotely) to foster and build appropriate mentoring relationships with students to encourage and support the college-going culture
• Assist with programming and/or workshop facilitation and program activities as assigned
• Assist with program activity design for youth development activities
• Act as support chaperone on trips
• Maintain accurate service logs to track student attendance, participation & performance
• Prepare reports as required through database entry and tracking
• Document program services via video and pictures

This position is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.

FLSANonexempt

Salary Details$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

Position StatusPart Time

Working Hours (per week)19.5

Daily Work Shift

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma and a minimum completion of 2 semesters of college with a combination of education and/or experience in facilitating team building, mentoring workshops, or tutoring for high school students
• Must complete the Protection of Minors Training and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Demonstrate strong organization, professionalism, creativity, and diplomacy skills.
• Possess the ability to interpret and adhere to policies and take ownership of tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equipment Utilized

• Computers

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs

Special Conditions

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional CampusRutgers University-Newark

Home Location CampusRutgers University-Newark

CityNewark

StateNJ