About this role
Job Description: HJD Student Mentor Peer-to-Peer Support Network
Position Summary: Peer Support Network student mentors provide guidance and support to mentees, serving variously as role models, coaches, and allies. This is a primarily remote position with mentoring provided virtually via Zoom and at weekend in-person residences on the Ventura campus. The time commitment varies; however, it is typically 3 to 5 hours per week for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. HJD student mentors report to the Assistant Dean of Hybrid and Online Learning. Principal Duties:
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and development, including completing an asynchronous course emphasizing mentoring knowledge and skills. • Provide a positive source of support to first year law students. • Model and emphasize the importance of a growth mindset and solution-based approaches to challenges. • Support mentees in identifying and implementing effective strategies in the following areas: • Case reading and briefing • Course outlining • Effective learning and study strategies • Exam preparation • Priority management
• Support mentees in identifying and accessing relevant TCOL resources, such as the Academic Support Canvas shell, academic skill development workshops, etc. • Participate, when available, in TCOL student success workshops. • Commit to communicating and meeting with mentees on a regular basis, including maintaining consistent weekly virtual office hours. • Attend student mentor meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement efforts. • Maintain confidentiality. • Perform related duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Interface professionally with administration, faculty, and students; works collaboratively with others. • Develop rapport, trust, and confidence with mentees and provide support in a professional and respectful manner. • Demonstrate significant interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. • Demonstrate a strong desire to help students succeed. • Efficiently and thoroughly complete tasks in a timely manner. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled at The Colleges of Law and in good academic standing. • Preference will be given to students who are eligible for federal work-study.
Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $20 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/careers/
The Colleges of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.