Location: Atlantic City,NJ, USA
Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)
Department: College Bound/GEAR UP
Salary Information: $16.00 per hour
Work Hours: Varies
Brief Job Overview/Summary
The GOALS program is seeking a responsible and motivated individual who is a current Stockton Student for our Mentor position. Mentors are responsible for providing social/emotional support to students in grades 7 through 12 for our Saturday Academy Program is scheduled to operate on Saturday's from 8:00am - 2:00pm, October 19th until May 3rd. This opportunity offers hands on experience in areas of program planning, academic career counseling, developing social media content, engaging middle and high school students, and facilitating college readiness workshops.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The GOALS Mentor position responsibilities fall within 8:00 am to 2:00 pm On Saturday's as well as a mandatory virtual staff training on Saturday, October 12th from 9am-1pm. Under the immediate supervision of the GOALS GEAR UP Assistant Director, the Mentor will be responsible for the following:
* Provide mentorship to students in grades 7 -12
* Attend all Saturday program for the grade level assigned
* Assist students in the summer program with academic assignments
* Assist teachers with facilitating lessons
* Take attendance for each Saturday Academy session
* Create and facilitate social emotional workshops related to college readiness
* Participate in all GOALS programming during summer, including college tours
* Perform additional duties assigned by the Assistant Director and Counselors
Required Qualifications
* Candidates must be enrolled at Stockton University as a matriculated undergraduate student during the time of employment.
* Prior experience that demonstrates an understanding of leadership, college readiness and working with potential first-generation students
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team provide programming implementation and facilitate workshops at partner schools and during Summer Academy
Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit or click the Apply button.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and the required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
* A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
* Current resume
Please note:
* Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-###-####, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
* All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
* In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
* Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-###-####, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.