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Offer: Student Success Mentor:Lamar UniversityJob description:Student Success Mentor
Posting DetailsPosting SummaryPosition Title: Student Success Mentor Posting Number: STU321 VP Area: Sr. Assoc Provost Area Division: Enrollment Management Division Department: Cardinal Lead Job location: Student manager: Nirmal Gope Work Study Required?: No Job tasks: About this function: Student Success Mentors (SSMs) provide first-year practice mentoring to students transitioning directly from high school to Lamar University. SSMs will engage in consistent communication with students and offer a various range of activities, including in-person seminars. SSMs will assist in planning and participating in weekly seminars with an assigned ambassador during the first half of the fall semester. What You'll Do - Position Job responsibilities: » Engage in and contribute to Cardinal Communities and STAR Services training sessions. » Participate in and provide contributions during spring and summer training sessions with the Cardinal Orientation Team. » Collaborate with your assigned ambassador to co-facilitate weekly Cardinal Communities seminars during the first part of the fall term. » Share your first-year practice with students, particularly regarding their expectations at Lamar University. » Attend and co-facilitate up to two Cardinal Communities seminars. » Ensure consistent availcapability for mentees during each work week. » Implement the communication and connection plan developed by the Cardinal Communities staff. » Engage in preparation and planning meetings alongside your assigned ambassador. » Establish an accountcapability support system with your assigned ambassador to provide collaboration, feedback, and campus opportunities. » Respond to emails, Blackboard messages, and any other correspondence from mentees in a timely manner. » Complete your time and effort log for each pay period. » Complete your timesheets in conformity with payroll procedures. » Maintain regular communication with the coordinator. » Undertake other significant tasks as directed Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least 15 credit hours earned at Lamar University. » Expect to enroll as an undergraduate student for the fall 2025 semester. » Maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. » Maintain good judicial standing with no disciplinary action taken. » Exhibit qualities of relicapability, responsibility, confidence, flexibility, and a availability to assist others. » Demonstrate the capability to collaborate and communicate effectively with various range of stakeholders, students, parents, faculty, and staff at Lamar University. » Exhibit a commitment to expanding your expertise of Lamar University and a availability to assist others in learning about university and college life. » Demonstrate practice handling confidential information and ensuring the accurate dissemination of responses. » Proficient in using Blackboard and Office 365. Physical Requirements: » Must be able to stand and move around during training sessions, seminars, and meetings. » Capcapability to handle materials, write, and use technology for presentations and communication. » Capacity to participate in extended training sessions and activities, potentially lasting several hours. » capability to see presentations clearly and hear discussions in group settings. » May need to lift or transport materials for training sessions or events, which could involve light to moderate lifting. » capability to navigate campus facilities and engage with mentees in various locations. Certifications Required: Work Hours: Job Conditions: Additional Instructions for candidates: In your Cover Letter, Information technology must include why you want to serve as a student success mentor and how you will contribute to the success of first-year students. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Have you completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, including at least 15 credit hours earned at Lamar University? » Yes » No » * Will you be enrolled as an undergraduate student for the fall 2025 semester? » Yes » No » * Do you have a good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher? » Yes » No » * Do you have a good judicial standing with no disciplinary action taken? » Yes » No » * Are you proficient in using Blackboard and Office 365? » Yes » No Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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