| Do you enjoy working with college-bound high-school students?
Do you support diversity and seek to improve NC State’s campus climate?
The Office of Enrollment Management and Services is hosting our second annualEmerging Scholars Academy this summer and we are looking for dedicated NC State graduate and undergraduate students to be a part in making this program a success, by serving as mentors. The program is a six-day residential summer program at NC State University where rising high school juniors will have the following opportunities:
- experience university campus life
- attend classes taught by university professors
- discuss cultural identity and concerns for African American students
- participate in college preparation activities
Preferred Experience:
The mentor position requires initiative, tact, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to service. Successful mentors demonstrate the ability to work well with youth, collaborate creatively and effectively with others, and demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and speak persuasively. Preference will be given to applicants with previous work or coursework with youth or education, work with diverse populations, demonstrated leadership, and/or a committed volunteer service. Mentors will be paid a stipend of $750.
Applicants with supervisory experience have the option to apply for a mentor supervisor position. The supervisor position provides leadership and serves as a resource for the mentors throughout the week of the program. This position will also serve as a liaison between the full-time staff and mentors. The mentor supervisor will live in the residence halls with the participants and mentors for the duration of the program. The mentor supervisor will be paid a stipend of $1000.
Mentor Expectations:
Mentors will arrive for training the morning of Saturday, June 24, 2017. Program participants arrive Sunday, June 25. The program ends by early evening on Saturday, July 1. Mentors are expected to fully engage with their assigned leadership roles throughout the entire program including:
- chaperoning program participants
- leading and coordinating programs
- staying in the residence halls overnight
Those considered for either position will be asked to provide 3 references, and must pass both a criminal background check as well as a student conduct check, prior to final selection.
The deadline to apply is February 13, 2017.
Feel free to share this email with anyone else who may be interested in this opportunity. Questions can be directed to Stacy Fair, Director, Joyner Visitor Center slfair@ncsu.edu. |
