Position Title:
Mentor
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JOB TITLE: Mentor/Residential Assistant
REPORTS TO:Director of HBCUInitiatives
DEPARTMENT:HBCUInitiatives
EXEMPT: Non-Exempt
VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of CTE, Sponsored Grants, & HBCU Initiatives
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioralobjectives listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
The SOAR Mentor is responsible for supporting participants in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program by providing guidance, supervision, encouragement, and leadership throughout the program. Mentors serve as positive role models and assist with student engagement, group activities, workshops, campus experiences, and program events. Mentors help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that promotes academic success, leadership development, teamwork, and personal growth.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strong commitment to working with student populations
Ability to support high school students in academic and residential environments
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to enforce rules andmaintainstructure in a residential setting
Ability to work evenings, weekends, andresideon campus during the program
Ability to provide academic support and tutoring in every subject area
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
College student with at least 30 semester hours completed
Minimumgrade point average of 3.0 or above
Experience working with youth or in educational settings preferred
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, or residential life support is highly desirable
HindsAlumni preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Willbe responsible forparticipants in the residential halls.
Will provide daily meetings with residentialgroupat the beginning of the day to set goals/objectives for the day and at the end of the day to assess the goals/objectives of the day.
Willassist facilitators during workshop sessions.
Will provide intervention/tutoring to struggling participants.
Will supervise and support students during evening and weekend residential activities.
Willassistwith planning and implementing structured enrichment and recreational activities.
Willmonitorstudent behavior and ensure compliance with program rules, policies, and expectations.
Will respond appropriately to student needs, concerns, and emergencies.
Willmaintainaccuratedocumentation as required by program guidelines.
All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will supervise participants during their residential stay and during summer activities.
Responsible for ensuring student safety, accountability, andappropriate behaviorin residential and program settings.
Will provide guidance and support to assigned student groups under the direction of program staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand, walk, sit,tasteand smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit.
The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employeeis occasionally required toperform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees thatrespectsindividual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose,passionand profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources
PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu
Title IX Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Position Type:
Part Time
Job Classification:
Part Time
Scheduled Hours:
0
