Student Employment Opportunities


Baldwin Program Mentor Job Description

Without the support of a well-trained, enthusiastic staff of student mentors, tutors and group leaders, the Baldwin Program could not function. The following brief job description outlines the general responsibilities of an academic mentor. However, because we receive a variety of unanticipated requests for programs, tutoring and other services, and because many programs require a mix of skills and knowledge, we encourage all staff members to receive training in several areas. For example, a mentor might also train for group leadership and tutoring.

Mentors work as peer academic counselors for students interested in academic skills and learning styles assessment and study strategy development. Baldwin Program mentors are available during advertised hours in the Center for Learning and Teaching, Kanbar Hall, Room 102 and other areas of campus, and also make individual appointments with students at times convenient to both parties. Motivation, interest and enthusiasm are essential for academic mentors to be successful.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learn and practice a variety of learning assessments and study strategies by participating in training and completing weekly readings and logs during work hours.
  • Participate and regularly check student website, Blackboard for further training and on-line discussions.
  • Complete assessments of students' study strategies, learning styles and academic goals.
  • Help students learn new strategies and approaches to improve academic performance.
  • Support students attempting to implement study strategy changes.
  • Meet regularly with Baldwin Program for Academic Development staff.
  • Participate in on-going training throughout the academic year.
  • Be available during regularly scheduled hours to meet with students requesting academic mentoring. Some evening hours may be expected.
  • Maintain organized and complete written records of every mentoring interaction.
  • Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all student information.
  • Organize and present workshops.
  • Other duties as assigned.

For more information or to apply for a position, see the Student Employment website


Study Group Facilitator Job Description

The Baldwin Program for Academic Development sponsors peer-facilitated study groups in certain courses, including Biology, Psychology, Geology, and Organic Chemistry. Study group facilitators are responsible for keeping the group on task, helping members understand the expectations of the professor, introducing different approaches to studying the material, and managing the logistics of the group. Facilitators should focus primarily on the process for learning the content of a particular course or discipline and should not get drawn into attempting to re-teach the course.


Tasks:

  • Attend a five-hour paid training at the beginning of the semester.
  • Attend a one-hour training with the Student Employment Office.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information.
  • Attend the targeted class if your schedule allows. If not, review the weekly class notes provided for you at the Baldwin Program, located in the Center for Learning and Teaching, Kanbar 102.
  • Conduct weekly group(s).
  • Create a 'plan' for each study group session using information from the class.
  • Give a weekly attendance list and an update on the group's progress to the Study Group Supervisor.
  • Attend bi-weekly meetings with the professor to discuss the group's progress. (45 minutes each)
  • Attend two facilitator meetings (run by the Study Group Supervisors) during the semester.
  • Complete a final evaluation with your comments on the study group program.

For more information or to apply for a position, see the Student Employment website