This is a part-time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Schedule and attend 1-1 in-person and virtual sessions with assigned mentees.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with students to provide academic support.
- Connect mentees with campus academic resources and help grow their awareness of opportunities, policies, and support services.
- Develop and facilitate workshops and events.
- Document mentor/mentee correspondence.
- Correspond with PCCC program staff regarding mentee concerns and/or progress.
- Provide support for PCCC programming and recruitment events as necessary.
- Represent PCCC in a positive, appropriate and professional manner.
- Participate in orientation, training, professional development workshops, and other
meetings as required.
Qualifications
- Possess and maintain at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA
- Has successfully completed at least two full-time semesters at PCCC
- Willingness to commit to at least one year as a mentor
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and maintain effective work
relationships - Ability to initiate and sustain consistent interaction with mentees
- Strong organizational skills and capability to complete paperwork in a timely manner
- Demonstrate sensitivity when working with a diverse group of participants
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfort with speaking publicly
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $15.92.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
Skills Required
- Maintain at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA
- Successfully completed at least two full-time semesters at PCCC
- Willingness to commit to at least one year as a mentor
- Ability to work independently and maintain effective work relationships
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
