Peer Mentor Upward Bound

Oklahoma State University

Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 12 - 14

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Briana Flatley

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. As assigned by supervisor.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Peer Mentor position will provide supervision to the Upward Bound participants during the Summer Instructional Component. Main duties will include the encouragement of participants assist where needed inside the classroom or office and serve as positive mentor to the students.

Required Qualifications

Associates
Currently enrolled at an institution of post-secondary education
-or-
Completion of an associates or bachelors degree from an accredited university.
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Drivers License.
Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
- Possess discipline-specific knowledge in either Math Science English or Latin.
- Possess the ability to work with and motivate low-income/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 OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working with at-risk youth.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist participants in achieving success in high school and post-secondary. Leading participants towards enrollment and completion of a post-secondary degree.

2. Be a mentor and role model for participants.

3. Possess discipline-specific knowledge in subject matter.

4. Supervise or assist with student activities in the classroom lab events and field trips.

5. Assist with other duties as assigned by the director.

6. Maintain a positive learning environment using guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbook.

7. Observe and comply with state law Federal Upward Bound regulations OSU-OKC policy and procedures and guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbook.

8. Must be able to perform duties listed above in person or through a virtual classroom setting.

9. Completes all mandatory training.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

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 over-night in-state 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 OSU-Oklahoma 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 performthe essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

CampusOSU-Oklahoma CityContact Name & EmailBriana Flatley Work ScheduleMonday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. As assigned by supervisor.Appointment Length6 months or lessHiring Range$12.00 - $14.00 HourlySpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration ple...

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Briana Flatley

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. As assigned by supervisor.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Required Qualifications

Associates
Currently enrolled at an institution of post-secondary education
-or-
Completion of an associates or bachelors degree from an accredited university.
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Drivers License.
Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
- Possess discipline-specific knowledge in either Math Science English or Latin.
- Possess the ability to work with and motivate low-income/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 OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
- Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working with at-risk youth.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist participants in achieving success in high school and post-secondary. Leading participants towards enrollment and completion of a post-secondary degree.

2. Be a mentor and role model for participants.

3. Possess discipline-specific knowledge in subject matter.

4. Supervise or assist with student activities in the classroom lab events and field trips.

5. Assist with other duties as assigned by the director.

6. Maintain a positive learning environment using guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbook.

7. Observe and comply with state law Federal Upward Bound regulations OSU-OKC policy and procedures and guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbook.

8. Must be able to perform duties listed above in person or through a virtual classroom setting.

9. Completes all mandatory training.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 over-night in-state 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 OSU-Oklahoma 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 performthe essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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Peer Mentor Upward Bound

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Job Summary

Campus

Contact Name & Email

Work Schedule

Appointment Length

Hiring Range

Special Instructions to Applicants

About this Position

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Campus

Contact Name & Email

Work Schedule

Appointment Length

Hiring Range

Special Instructions to Applicants

About this Position

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

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