The Staff Assistant/Mentor will serve as a mentor for the summer Upward Bound Program at K-State Salina, Student Belonging & Inclusion. The mentor will receive mentoring responsibilities from an office staff which includes the Director, Academic Services Coordinator, and Office Specialist. The Upward Bound Summer program is June 2 - July 11, 2025 and the residential portion of the summer program is June 2-26, 2025, on the Salina campus. The optional cultural trip will take place July 7-11, 2025,The Mentor will:
• Supervise students' free time.
• Lead small groups, including planning and facilitating educational, cultural, and recreational events.
• Maintain communication with academic staff regarding student's progress in classes.
• Handle routine discipline problems.
• Provide tutoring and advising to individuals and groups of students.
• Promote a community of mutual respect and trust.
• Assist with college visits and cultural trips.
• Live in the residence hall with the Upward Bound students during the summer program to promote educational aspirations and performance.
• Assume responsibility of one assigned aspect of residence hall programming.
• Other duties as assigned.
Upward Bound is a campus-based TRIO program designed to assist area high school students with additional academic preparation, advisement, and encouragement to succeed in high school and later in college.
The mission of the Upward Bound Program at Kansas State Salina is to prepare scholars to persist in post-secondary education by promoting lifelong learning and instilling the ideals of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiately and personally.
This position is on-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
$10.59 - $28.98 per hour (This rate will equate to $1,800.00 for the program (June 2-26, 2025) with an additional $200 for attending the cultural trip July 7-11, 2025).
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