FWS - Student Mentor

Job Description:

Position Summary ** :** Peer Support Network student mentors provide guidance, feedback, and support to mentees, serving variously as role models, coaches, and allies. Student mentors will report to the Associate Dean of Student Success.

Principal Duties:

• Participate in professional learning, including completing a course emphasizing mentoring knowledge and skills.
• Provide a positive source of support to first year law students.
• Support mentees in identifying and implementing effective:
  • Case reading and briefing strategies
  • Course outlining strategies
  • Exam preparation strategies
  • Priority management strategies
  • Study plans and strategies
• Guide mentees in identifying and using appropriate resources.
• Commit to meeting with the mentee on a regular basis.
• Attend meetings and establish consistent office hours.
• Maintain a solutions-oriented approach to challenges and problem-solving.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interface professionally with administration, faculty, and students; works collaboratively with others.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and confidence with mentees and provide support in a professional and respectful manner.
• Significant interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to efficiently and thoroughly complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Desire to help students succeed
• Must be enrolled at Colleges of Law and in good academic standing
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.3 or above or term cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above the most recent two or more terms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Preference will be given to students who are eligible for work-study

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $$20/hr base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

The Colleges of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.