Gannon University is Hiring a SSS/TRIO - Mentor Aide - Graduate Level Student Near Erie, PA
Position DetailsPosition Summary Position Title SSS/TRIO - Mentor Aide - Graduate Level Student Posting NumberDivision Retention & Student Services Department Provost & Student Experience (AA) Location Erie, Pa Position SummaryCareer Readiness Learning Objectives:
Critical Thinking - Mentor will utilize and develop the ability to collaborate through planning workshops, cultural activities, determining mentee needs, and balancing their own work, academic, and personal schedules.
Teamwork: Mentor will build and maintain collaborative relationships with professional staff members to work effectively toward common goals such as efficient record-keeping, creating newsletters, developing workshops, advising SSS participants, and promoting program events while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
ResponsibilitiesStudent Support Services ( TRIO ) seeks an empathic socially-skilled graduate student, particularly one who can relate to the background(s) of our students, to fill this position, with a strong preference for students with training and/or experience working with college students. This position will:
Assist with contacting incoming first-year students to explain the program and serve as a resource prior to the start of courses
Provide data entry support, assemble digital files, and assist with filing
Meet individually with current SSS students as needed
Plan and collaborate to facilitate workshops
Share knowledge and information related to applying to graduate school
Research scholarship opportunities for SSS students
Collaborate with staff to design and host program events
Introduce SSS students to campus and community resources
Be a student leader for SSS Peer Mentors
Required Qualifications
Ability to work as a team or independently
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Adept at Microsoft Suite and Canva
Ability and comfort in learning to utilize new software
other duties, as assigned
Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to those with experience participating in or working with TRIO programs (e.g., Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services and/or McNair Scholars Program) Physical DemandsMust be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Job Posting Open Date 05/09/2024 Job Posting Close Date 06/21/2024 Special Instructions to ApplicantsResume and cover letter