College and Career Mentor (Casual)

$47,840 - $47,840/Yr

University of Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Entry Level

Honolulu, HI

Educational Services

About the position

The College and Career Mentor (Casual) position at the University of Hawai'i involves supporting first-year college students through workshops and outreach initiatives. This part-time, temporary role focuses on collaboration with peer mentors and assisting in various educational programs aimed at underrepresented populations in postsecondary education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with college peer mentors to organize and facilitate workshops and events for first-year college students.
• Assist college peer mentors in their nudging initiative by reviewing communications, tracking responses, and maintaining an updated tracking system.
• Assist in reviewing and updating toolkits and guidebooks for training college peer mentors and supporting outreach initiatives.
• Support outreach efforts at GEAR UP middle and high schools by assisting with onboarding, college & career fairs, and classroom presentations.

Requirements

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and word processing software.
• Strong capability using Zoom and Signal for communication purposes.
• Experience working with students from underrepresented populations in postsecondary education.
• Working knowledge of cultures, history, and languages of Hawaii's academically underserved populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of undergraduate program requirements and financial aid processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with the University of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii Department of Education, and/or college access programs in Hawaii.
• Familiarity with GEAR UP program and Hawaii P-20.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with virtual engagement for students and family members.
• Familiarity with design software such as Canva and Adobe Suite.

Benefits

• Salary of $23.00 per hour
• Part-time temporary position not exceeding 19 hours per week