HJD Student Mentor

Job Description:

HJD Student Mentor

Peer-to-Peer Support Network

Position Summary : Peer Support Network student mentors provide guidance and support to mentees, serving variously as role models, coaches, and allies. This is a primarily remote position with mentoring provided virtually via Zoom and at weekend in-person residences on the Ventura campus. The time commitment varies; however, it is typically 3 to 5 hours per week for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

HJD student mentors report to the Assistant Dean of Hybrid and Online Learning.

Principal Duties :

• Participate in ongoing professional learning and development, including completing an asynchronous course emphasizing mentoring knowledge and skills.
• Provide a positive source of support to first year law students.
• Model and emphasize the importance of a growth mindset and solution-based approaches to challenges.
• Support mentees in identifying and implementing effective strategies in the following areas:
  • Case reading and briefing
  • Course outlining
  • Effective learning and study strategies
  • Exam preparation
  • Priority management
• Support mentees in identifying and accessing relevant TCOL resources, such as the Academic Support Canvas shell, academic skill development workshops, etc.
• Participate, when available, in TCOL student success workshops.
• Commit to communicating and meeting with mentees on a regular basis, including maintaining consistent weekly virtual office hours.
• Attend student mentor meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• Interface professionally with administration, faculty, and students; works collaboratively with others.
• Develop rapport, trust, and confidence with mentees and provide support in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate significant interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to help students succeed.
• Efficiently and thoroughly complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be enrolled at The Colleges of Law and in good academic standing.
• Preference will be given to students who are eligible for federal work-study.

Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $20 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.