Peer Mentors Upward Bound

Position Details

Req ID:

req19363

Position Title:

Peer Mentors (Upward Bound)

Position Type:

Temporary/Seasonal

Position Number:

FV9979

OSU Campus:

Oklahoma City

Department:

Upward Bound

Location Address:

900 N Portland Ave Oklahoma City OK 73107 USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Donovan Kelso

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

12.00 15.00 Hourly

Work Schedule:

Varies some includes evenings and weekends

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Job Summary:
ThePeer Mentor position will provide supervision to the Upward Bound participantsduring the Summer Instructional Component. Main duties will include the encouragement of participants assist whereneeded inside the classroom or office and serve as positive mentor to thestudents.

Essential Job Functions:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.Duration of Position: 05/01/2024 to 08/18/2024

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Currently enrolled at an institution of postsecondaryeducation
or
Completion of an associates or bachelors degree from anaccredited university

Certifications&/or Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Possess disciplinespecific knowledge in either Math Science English or Latin.
  
• Possess the ability to work with and motivate lowincome/first generation students aged 13 to 19 years old.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to communicate diplomatically clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to exchange information give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students faculty staff and community partners.
  
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers fax machines scanners internet Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook).
  
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSUOKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
  
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
  

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in working with atrisk youth

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
  
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact in person by telephone via email and various communication platforms.
  
• Occasional overnight instate and out of state trips may be required for cultural events.
  
• Some events may require to be outside for an extended amount of time during the summer.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting standing talking and listening.
• Ability to participate in student activities and trips off campus.
• Requires lifting up to 25 pounds (if an object weighs more than 45 pounds OSUOklahoma City requires this to be a two person lift.
• Ability to participate in student activities and trips off campus.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations OSU conducts preemployment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race religion age sex color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability or veteran status with regard to employment educational programs and activities and/or admissions. For more information visit eeo.okstate.