Rutgers Upward Bound- Summer Institute 2022 Program Mentor Application

About the Position

Rutgers Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science programs is seeking Program Mentors for the Summer Institute 2022. The Summer Institute is a vital part of the Rutgers Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Pre-College experience. It seeks to provide high-school scholars with an immersion experience of college life. The Summer Institute is an intensive, six-week program that will take place Sunday, June 26, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022. The Summer Institute aims to create a college-like academic environment that encourages participants to develop autonomy, academic responsibility, and expand their knowledge of their own scholastic competencies in preparation for college.

The Program Mentor position is available with flexible shifts; mornings/afternoons and afternoon/evenings. The Program Mentor position is responsible with daytime, evening, and/or weekend responsibilities. Program Mentors will participate in a combination of the following: Duty, Programming, Monitoring Sessions, Keeping Track of Daily Attendance, Drop-In Tutoring, Chaperoning Special Trips, Peer Mentorship, Workshop Facilitation, Crisis Response, and other duties as assigned.


How To Apply:
Please complete the following application by 11:59PM on Monday, January 31, 2022. All items must be submitted electronically by the deadline for consideration.

Additional items needed for an application to be considered complete:
You must also submit the following via email to upwardbound@echo.rutgers.edu by 11:59PM on Monday, January 31, 2022. Be sure to put "2022 Summer PM Position-First & Last Name" in the subject heading. Please include your name and date of submitted application in this email, along with the attachments. All items must be submitted electronically by the deadline for consideration.
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript

Selection Process
  • All advanced applicants must attend one 60-minute group interview session on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. There are no exceptions.
    • Session I: 5:00PM-6:00PM
    • Session II: 6:00PM-7:00PM
    • Session III: 7:00PM-8:00PM
  • If advanced, candidates will undergo a 30-minute individual interview on Week of February 28th. There are no exceptions.
  • Tentative hiring decisions will be made March 21, 2022. Final Hiring Decisions will be made May of 2022. If selected, position starts Sunday, June 26, 2022 to Friday, August 5, 2022 and must attend a mandatory summer training prior to starting date on Sunday, June 19, 2022 to Friday, June 24, 2022.

Personal Information
First Name
Full Middle Name (If Applicable)
Last Name
Major
Cumulative GPA
Class Year
College / School of Enrollment
Sex
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College/School Email Address
Secondary Email Address
Daytime Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Evening Phone Number
Campus Address (RPO, DPO, etc)
Permanent Address
How did you hear about the Summer Program Mentor Position? (Please check all that apply.)
 Returning Mentor (seeking rehire)
 The Daily Targum
 Faculty Referral
 Announcement in Class
 Staff Referral
 Attended Information Session
 E-Mail Contact
 Other
If other please specify
Are you a returning Rutgers Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Program Mentor?
If yes, please specify
Summer Institute Year:
Net ID:
Are you currently serving or plan to apply to serve as a Resident Assistant with Office of Residence Life?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
If yes, please explain
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Please indicate your position preference (1st and 2nd choice):
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Are you able to work some weekends?
Do you have any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions?
If yes, please explain
Do you plan to take summer classes?
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Science Courses Taken at a College Level (if any, please specify)
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Math Courses Taken at a College Level (if any, please specify)
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Essay Questions
Please answer the following questions in the provided fields:

What qualities do you possess that would make you a good candidate for the position of Program Mentor?
What experiences have you had that will contribute positively to achieving the duties of a Program Mentor? Please include any experience you have in programming, conflict resolution, training, supervising, counseling and administration.
How would you motivate students online/ in the classroom to achieve academic success?
If you could start a student club, meeting one hour per week with a small group of students, what student club would you start to serve our scholars in the program? Please keep in mind to list your club’s mission/goals, proposed activities, and unique contributions.
What techniques do you use to engage an audience, both virtually and in-person?
What skills do you hope to gain from this position?
As a Program Mentor, you are responsible for promoting positive attitudes, habits, and strategies that foster academic success. Describe how you will assist students in acclimating to a new academic environment and challenging academic expectations.
The Summer Program Mentor Position requires a ~40-hour weekly commitment. This includes daytime, evening commitments and some weekends. Please explain any other opportunities that you will be participating in this upcoming summer (Ex. Summer courses, internships, research, part-time employment, etc.).

References
Provide the name, phone number and email address of 2 professional and/or academic references. Note: At least one must be a Rutgers faculty/staff member and cannot be your academic advisor/ counselor.


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