What are the responsibilities and job description for the Directions Mentor position at Doane University?
Position Title
Directions Mentor
Department
Career, Leadership, and Service
Job Location
Crete, NE (68333)
Supervisor
Mandi Laib
mandi.laib@doane.edu
402-826-8681
mandi.laib@doane.edu
402-826-8681
Purpose of Job
Fall Semester 2025-Spring 2026 (Onboarding begins Spring Semester 2025)
Responsible for helping students navigate their first year at Doane as a member of the Directions cohort. Support students in their transition to Doane, facilitate conversations about leadership, and guide students towards resources that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom. Directions mentors do not need to be current members of the Directions cohort.
Responsible for helping students navigate their first year at Doane as a member of the Directions cohort. Support students in their transition to Doane, facilitate conversations about leadership, and guide students towards resources that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom. Directions mentors do not need to be current members of the Directions cohort.
General Description and Duties
- Meet with two first-year Directions students once per week during the fall and spring semesters.
- Facilitate a 30 minute discussion each week with your mentees.
- Fill out weekly discussion guides with notes about your meetings.
- Attend Directions Mentor trainings (4 hours Fall semester, 2 hours Spring semester)
- Meet with the Assistant Director of the Leadership & Service and the Head Mentor twice per semester.
- Attend required Spring Student Leadership Training (Sunday, April 27th)
Special Skills or Knowledge Required
- Desire to enhance the college experience of a younger student
- Active listening skills
- Skilled in one-on-one communication
- Time management and critical thinking skills
- A resume is preferred – please attach
Total Weekly Hours Required
1 hour per week, stipend of $243 per semester
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
STU101
Number of Vacancies
20
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Review Start Date
03/10/2025
Open Date
01/26/2025
Close Date
03/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2050
Salary : $243
