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PEOPLE Residential Mentor Summer 2024

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Division/Organization: Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement
Department: PreCollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: UW-Madison Campus
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.50 hr
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Customer Service, STEM, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 PEOPLE started in 1999 with 66 students from Milwaukee. Today, we serve over 1,100 students. The program recruits' students in 8th grade and partners with students to help them reach their goals of college attainment and degree completion. PEOPLE consist of two programs: one specific to precollege students and one specific to college scholars at UW-Madison.

We accept students in 8th grade only. The program is designed for low-income and potential first-generation college students. These populations have traditionally been overlooked and underserved for college admissions. Their journey in PEOPLE prepares them to be a viable college candidate, apply for admission to, and enroll at the University of Wisconsin System institution, with an emphasis on UW-Madison.

Students who enroll at UW-Madison may be eligible for a four-year tuition scholarship.

PEOPLE operate under the Office of the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer’s Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement and is based on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

PEOPLE differ from other precollege programs by working with students, families, teachers and counselors to provide the sustained individual attention critical for being academically, psychologically and culturally prepared to succeed at the college academic level.

Anticipated Start Date:

 June 3rd 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 July 26th 2024

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10-40

Schedule:

 10-40 hours per week

Full-time Residential mentor will be required to work 24hours/7days a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break times will be provided. Part-time Residential Mentors will be required to work up to 25 hours a week in some capacity for the duration of the summer program. Break time will be provided.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $16.50 hr.

Number of Positions:

 32

Qualifications:

 Required Qualifications:
1.Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, summer (online only) or fall, in good standing who is making satisfactory progress towards a degree.
2.Experience working with students, preferably of diverse backgrounds and/or in a residential setting.
3.Must satisfy a criminal background check.
4.Successfully complete I-9 verification
5.Must complete all compliance training.

Preferred Qualifications:
1.Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
2.Speaks languages other than English; Spanish and/or Hmong preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will be professional, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, respect confidentiality, possess excellent communication skills, and have a positive and helpful attitude. Candidate will also be able to take initiative, problem solve, and be committed to working with a diverse student and staff population.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Residential Mentors will be responsible for supporting a group of PEOPLE students (up to 18) ranging from rising high school sophomore through seniors by providing readiness mentorship, transportation, and social/emotional wellness. Part-time Residential Mentors will assist in supervising and participating in PEOPLE Summer University (PSU) activates/events. We have full time (40 hours per week) and part time (10-25 hours per week) positions available. Full-time positions will include housing.

PSU Program: June 3rd - July 26th, 2024 (Holiday Break July 1st - July 8th)

Main duties include:
1. Make connections with students and develop meaningful relationships and create a welcoming living environment for all students.
2. Set a good example for students and act as a role model.
3. Foster students' character and skill development.
4. Escort students safely to and from class/field tips/etc.
5. Assist in daily and evening activities, and aid instructors with classroom management.
6. Be alert to student's needs and help with personal and/or health problems; assist with any student concerns.
7. Assist in responding to residential crisis.
8. Be consistent with enforcing rules and policies.
9. Advise PEOPLE staff and student needs, issues, or concerns.
10. Check email and phone on a regular basis to remain informed regarding programming announcements and updates.
11. Keep track of student information and upcoming PSU event/activities.

Physical Demands:

Residential Mentors are responsible for escorting students to and from classes across campus and may spend long periods of time on their feet during field trips and other team building activities. This position may require employees to lift up to 50 pounds during move-in and event set-up period. This position also spends a significant amount of time outside, which may include an environment with high temperatures or high humidity.

We are happy to offer accommodations to these requirements, provided we determine them in advance of the student move-in period!

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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