Temporary Camp Worker (PREP Mentor)

Job Title

Temporary Camp Worker (PREP Mentor)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Outreach and PreCollege Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

The TAMIU PREP Mentor will provide TAMIU PREP participants with activities related to classroom support for the TAMIU PREP Summer Program. This includes providing in-class tutoring and assisting with maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment for participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to tutoring and mentoring for the TAMIU PREP summer program. Use sound, independent judgement when performing duties. Tutor students individually and in groups. Facilitate learning of course material. Model effective learning and study strategies for content mastery. Assist the TAMIU PREP instructor with supervision of program participants.

• Attend assigned classes and lead study sessions.

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with TAMIU PREP course instructors and program staff.

• Maintain and prepare confidential records.

• Participate in cultural/educational field trips.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or post secondary education.

• Experience - A year of relevant experience.

• May NOT be currently an undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Tutoring and learning techniques experience.

• Knowledge of the TexPREP program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Basic computer skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

•  Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with students, faculty, and other University personnel.

•  Ability to motivate students.

•  Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Information

• Position is temporary, start date of June 2nd to June 30th.

• Position requires working up to 19 hours per week for the duration of the summer program. 

• Individuals will be working with minors and proper background checks will be run by HR prior to employment.

• Complete employment application must include a resume and unofficial transcript.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Pay of Rate: $9.50 per hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Required application documentation:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information and

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.