Student Assistant- Graduate Student Success Mentor

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Student Assistant- Graduate Student Success Mentor Student Belmont, CA, US Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly Position Title: Student Assistant- Graduate Student Success Mentor Department: Academic Affairs - View email address on click.appcast.io Project Status: Part-time, 20 hours per week max Summary: The Graduate Student Success Mentor provides social-emotional and professional skills training and support to new graduate students and degree completion students. This support includes developing and delivering workshops, designing engaging resources on relevant topics, and guiding students through their journey at NDNU (campus resource guidance, personal/professional goals, and technical issues). The ideal candidate is a motivated and organized student with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys helping others. As a student leader, the mentor will be expected to meet (in-person and/or online) with mentees regularly, and complete administrative tasks in a timely manner. Primary Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one and small-group support to graduate students in a variety of topics and skills Assess student needs and make referrals to appropriate NDNU support offices/centers for in-depth support Maintain accurate records of all student interactions (one-to-one meetings, group sessions, email, etc.) Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development activities and training Coach and mentor incoming graduate students on their academic and professional journey Assist graduate students with navigating campus resources, software, and interfaces, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, Canvas, Campus Portal, Handshake, and library databases Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a graduate program at NDNU Completed at least one semester (2 courses) of graduate coursework Positive reference from at least one professor or staff member at NDNU Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience working with relevant campus software and interfaces Ability to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to providing excellent service Experience in coaching and/or mentoring students is desirable. Working Conditions: Opportunity to gain more valuable experience in teaching and mentoring Application Procedures: NDNU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse student population. The required complete application and application materials for this position are (1) a Resume and (2) a cover letter. In your cover letter, please include information about your experiences working in a diverse environment and what qualities you would bring to support this commitment to inclusive excellence at NDNU. EEOC Policy: The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr NDNU