Mentor Job Descriptions
Position Title: SEEK Mentor
Position Summary: Under supervision, is responsible for teaching and supervising a group of students in the SEEK program.
Supervised by: Lead Mentor, Assistant Site Director, Site Director, NSBE WHQ Staff
Examples of Duties:
- Teach general math and science concepts to students at appropriate age level
- Teach various engineering toys- curriculum provided by SAE
- Be the lead teacher in at least one toy
- Support other mentors during their teaching time
- Prepare students for competitions, including presentation (written, physical, oral) and physical competition
- Create and Lead classroom games to be used during down times
- Supervise bathroom, lunch, snack, time
- Work with others mentors in all aspects of classroom management and teaching
Organize and facilitate free time activities
- Supervise your group during competitions
- Be with your classroom at all times during the day
- Take students to nurse if ill
- Manage student behavior. Employ discipline techniques if necessary (specific instruction will be provided during training sessions)
- Actively participate in ALL group meetings with your other classroom mentors
- Proactively plan lessons for your classroom with other mentors
- Participate in ALL mentor debrief meetings
- Participate in ALL training and orientation sessions
- Take attendance of students daily
- Give appropriate feedback on students to parents if solicited
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Provide any other support as instructed by WHQ staff, site lead or assistant site lead
Qualifications:
- Age 18 or higher
- Active, paid NSBE Member
- Knowledge and support of the NSBE mission
- Knowledge of philosophy and objectives of SEEK program
- The ability to plan, organize, and conduct program activities.
- Ability to supervise and manage a group of children of varying ages
- Ability to motivate students to learn STEM concepts
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of students and peers
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Major in Engineering is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Soft Skills:
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Patience
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
Position Title: SEEK Lead Mentor
Position Summary: Under supervision, is responsible for teaching and supervising a group of students in the SEEK program. Act as the support and leadership of a group of mentors.
Supervised by: Assistant Site Director, Site Director, NSBE WHQ Staff
Supervises: SEEK Mentor
Examples of Duties:
- Teach general math and science concepts to students at appropriate age level
- Teach various engineering toys- curriculum provided by SAE
- Be the lead teacher in at least one toy
- Support other mentors during their teaching time
- Prepare students for competitions, including presentation (written, physical, oral) and physical competition
- Create and Lead classroom games to be used during down times
- Supervise bathroom, lunch, snack time
- Work with others mentors in all aspects of classroom management and teaching
- Organize and facilitate free time activities
- Supervise group during competition
- Be with your classroom at all times during the day
- Take students to nurse if ill
- Manage student behavior. Employ discipline techniques if necessary. (instruction will be provided during training sessions)
- Actively participate in ALL group meetings with your other classroom mentors
- Proactively plan lessons for your classroom with other mentors
- Participate in ALL mentor debrief meetings
- Participate in ALL training and orientation sessions
- Take attendance of students daily
- Give appropriate feedback on students to parents if solicited
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Provide any other support as instructed by WHQ staff, site lead or assistant site lead
Additional Duties:
- Lead group meeting with your mentors to plan and organize all aspects of successful classroom functioning (curriculum, activities, schedule, etc.)
- Mediate any conflicts between mentors in your classroom
- Act as the lead in classroom management
- Offer support and direction to mentors (esp. first year mentors)
- Motivate, empower, encourage all mentors to maintain high work ethic and performance
- Report mentor behavior issues to Site Director
- Treat all mentors fairly and equally
- Take daily mentor attendance
- Facilitate Competitions
- Complete Evaluations for each mentor in your classroom
- Give constructive feedback to mentors
- Keep site directors and WHQ staff informed of all developments with mentors, parents, students, others
Qualifications:
- Age 18 or higher
- Active, paid NSBE Member
- Knowledge and support of the NSBE mission
- Knowledge of philosophy and objectives of SEEK program
- Leadership experience preferred
- Ability to supervise and manage a group of children of varying ages
- Ability to support and lead a group of mentors
- The ability to plan, organize, and conduct program activities.
- Ability to motivate students to learn STEM concepts
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of students and peers
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Major in Engineering is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Soft Skills:
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Patience
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
Position Title: External Relations Coordinator
Position Summary: Under supervision, is responsible for managing all organizational and event planning aspects as related to external relations.
*Previous SEEK experience as a mentor or higher REQUIRED
Supervised by: Site Director, NSBE WHQ Staff
Examples of Duties:
- Produce a FINAL SEEK report as directed by WHQ staff
- MUST be able to participate in training calls in the Spring
- Must be able to assist with the mentor recruitment & interview process on hired as instructed by SEEK WHQ staff
- Have full knowledge of competition logistics
- Provide support to Assistant Site Director in planning and organization of competition days for smooth operation
- Confirm judge & volunteer attendance (Keep a spreadsheet of attendance)
- Organize volunteer duties and schedules (keep a comprehensive record)
- Keep an organized record (in Excel) of all competition logistics (judges, volunteers, scores, winners)
- Organize judges for competition days (ensure judges are adequately prepared)
- Greet sponsors, parents, judges, etc. on competition days
- Coordinate volunteers and outside constituents in organizational and event planning aspects of SEEK program.
- Support ASD in administration & organizational duties as assigned
- Produce a post SEEK report in reference to position roles & responsibilities: Projects completed, Feedback, ideas, etc. for the site.
Additional Duties:
- Participate in ALL meetings with Site Leadership Team
- Participate in ALL mentor debrief meetings
- Participate in ALL training and orientation sessions
- Have a full understanding of all TOYS and concepts taught
- Ensure mentors are following SEEK and Campus policies
- Live in campus provided housing for the duration of the program
- Offer support and direction to mentors
- Motivate, empower, encourage all mentors
- Report mentor and student behavior issues to Site Director
- Be aware of emergency procedures
- Treat all mentors fairly and equally
- Full mentor job responsibilities apply when necessary
- Keep Site Leadership Team and WHQ staff informed of all developments with mentors, parents, students, others
- Be available and willing to speak to parents, sponsors, mentors, etc.
- Have full knowledge of all aspects of SEEK program
- Give appropriate feedback to parents if necessary
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Provide any other support as instructed by WHQ staff or Site Leadership Team
Qualifications:
- Active Paid NSBE Member
- Must be at Least 18 years old
- MUST have previous SEEK experience as a Mentor or higher
- Knowledge and support of the NSBE mission
- Knowledge of philosophy and objectives of SEEK program
- Excellent Organization Skills required
- Excellent Time Management Skills required
- Volunteer Coordination experience is a plus
- Ability to supervise and manage a group of children of varying ages
- Ability to support and direct a group of mentors
- The ability to plan, organize events.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of Parents, Sponsors, and other external & internal constituents
- Previous experience working with parents, corporations, and/ or higher level staff is a plus
- Major in Engineering is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Soft Skills:
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Patience
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
- Initiative
- Responsible for coordinating judges for all competitions
- Responsible for managing judging logistics
- Keep accurate spreadsheet of judge participation data and other pertinent info as assigned by the Leadership Team
- Responsible for coordinating volunteers throughout the program
- Responsible for coordinating parent involvement- providing snacks, volunteering, etc.
- Responsible for supporting & strengthening parent committee
Position Title: SEEK Assistant Site Director
Position Summary:Under supervision, is responsible for managing all organizational and event planning aspects of the SEEK program.
*Previous SEEK experience as a mentor or higher REQUIRED
Supervised by:Site Director, NSBE WHQ Staff
Supervises: Mentors, Lead Mentors
Examples of Duties:
- Produce a FINAL SEEK report as directed by WHQ staff
- MUST be able to participate in planning meeting (location & date TBD) & training calls in the Spring
- Must be able to assist with the mentor recruitment & interview process once hired as instructed by SEEK WHQ staff
- MUST be CPR & First Aid Certified
- Have full knowledge of competition logistics
- Plan and organize competition days for smooth operation (Be the lead for all competitions)
- Confirm mentor attendance and timeliness daily (Keep a file of mentor attendance)
- Collect student attendance sheet daily (Keep a file of student attendance)
- Organize volunteer duties and schedules
- Maintain all files for mentors and students (electronic and paper)
- Ensure all mentors and students have all required forms completed by 2nd day of camp
- Coordinate school lunch numbers and communicate to school (if applicable)
- Ensure mentors complete all evaluations (keep track of who has/ has not completed)
- Collect and Grade all tests for all classrooms
- Keep an organized record (in Excel) of all tests scores for each child
- Maintain all health and safety forms (nurse form, behavior forms, etc.)
- Answer parent and mentor inquiries
- Communicate with the school around any necessary topics
- Coordinate lunch and recess schedule for all classrooms
- Organize judges for competition days (ensure judges are adequately prepared)
- Greet sponsors, parents, judges, etc. on competition days
- Provide supplies and materials to classrooms when needed (keep track of all supplies dispensed)
- Keep track of all supplies in program (keep an inventory list)
- Collect mentor lesson plans for each week (keep a file of all lesson plans)
- Supervise mentors and lead mentors in organizational and event planning aspects of SEEK program.
- Assist with computer/technical equipment and provide support for troubleshooting problems.
- Be responsible for the general presentation of the office.
- Serve as the lead for all technology and office management needs for the site.
- Serve as the onsite contact with responsibility for maintaining personnel files and fielding questions and concerns regarding benefits, reimbursements, etc.
Additional Duties:
- Participate in ALL meetings with Site Director
- Participate in ALL mentor debrief meetings
- Participate in ALL training and orientation sessions
- Have a full understanding of all TOYS and concepts taught
- Ensure mentors are following SEEK and Campus policies
- Live in campus provided housing for the duration of the program
- Offer support and direction to mentors
- Motivate, empower, encourage all mentors
- Report mentor and student behavior issues to Site Director
- Be aware of emergency procedures
- Treat all mentors fairly and equally
- Full mentor job responsibilities apply when necessary
- Give constructive feedback to mentors and lead mentors
- Keep site director and WHQ staff informed of all developments with mentors, parents, students, others
- Be available and willing to speak to parents, sponsors, mentors, etc.
- Have full knowledge of all aspects of SEEK program
- Give appropriate feedback to parents if necessary
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Provide any other support as instructed by WHQ staff or site lead
Qualifications:
- Active Paid NSBE Member
- MUST have previous SEEK experience as Mentor or higher
- Knowledge and support of the NSBE mission
- Knowledge of philosophy and objectives of SEEK program
- Excellent Organization Skills required
- Excellent Time-Management Skills required
- Event planning skills required
- Ability to supervise and manage a group of children of varying ages
- Ability to support and direct a group of mentors
- The ability to plan, organize, and conduct program activities.
- Ability to motivate students to learn STEM concepts
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of students and peers
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Major in Engineering is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Soft Skills:
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Patience
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
- Initiative
Position Title: SEEK Site Director
Position Summary: Under supervision, is responsible for management of all aspects of SEEK program & personnel.
*Previous SEEK experience as a mentor or higher REQUIRED
Supervised by: NSBE WHQ Staff
Supervises: Mentors, Lead Mentors, Assistant Site Director, External Relations Coordinator
Examples of Duties:
- Act as the lead for SEEK program at designated site
- Set overall general guidelines and tone for SEEK program as approved by SEEK WHQ staff
- Supervise and Direct Assistant Site Director & External Relations Coordinator
- Supervise mentors and lead mentors in all aspects of SEEK programming
- Produce a FINAL SEEK report as directed by WHQ staff
- MUST be able to participate in planning meeting (location & date TBD) & training calls in the Spring
- Must be able to assist with the mentor recruitment & interview process on hired as instructed by SEEK WHQ staff
- Must be CPR & First Aid Certified
- Offer support, direction, coaching to mentors, assistant site director, and external relations coordinator
- Ensure that all classrooms are functioning well
- Provide support and direction in teaching STEM concepts
- Have a full understanding of all TOYS and concepts taught
- Ensure all mentors are performing appropriate job responsibilities
- Be a resource for activities during down time
- Ensure mentors are following SEEK and Campus policies
- Deal with student behavior problems that mentors are unable to resolve
- Live in campus provided housing for the duration of the program
- Lead mentor meetings twice weekly
- Mediate any conflicts between mentors
- Be aware of emergency procedures
- Treat all mentors fairly and equally
- Full mentor job responsibilities apply
- In conjunction with the ASD, be the lead for all competitions
- Have full knowledge of all aspects of SEEK program
- Give appropriate feedback to parents if necessary
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Have full knowledge of competition logistics
- Answer parent and mentor inquiries
- Communicate with the school or facility around any necessary topics
- Observe mentors in classrooms daily
- Greet/ entertain sponsors, parents, judges, etc. on competition days
- Ensure mentors have adequate lesson plans for each week
- Participate in weekly meetings with Lead Mentors (led by assistant site director)
- Participate in ALL mentor debrief meetings
- Participate in ALL training and orientation sessions
- Provide any other support as instructed by WHQ staff
Additional Duties:
- Motivate, empower, encourage all mentors, and assistant site directors
- Report mentor and student behavior issues to WHQ Staff
- Communicate frequently with the On-site nurse
- Complete evaluations on all mentors and lead mentors, and assistant site director
- Give constructive feedback to mentors , lead mentors, and assistant site director
- Keep WHQ staff informed of all developments with mentors, parents, students, volunteers, sponsors, etc.
- Be available and willing to speak to parents, sponsors, mentors, WHQ staff, etc.
- Provide frequent updates on program happenings to WHQ staff
- Keep open Communication with all onsite SEEK staff
Qualifications:
- Active Paid NSBE Member
- MUST have previous SEEK experience as a Mentor or higher
- Knowledge and support of the NSBE mission
- Knowledge of philosophy and objectives of SEEK program
- Leadership experience required
- Teaching experience preferred
- Personnel and Program Management experience preferred
- Ability to supervise and manage a group of children of varying ages
- Ability to support and lead a group of mentors
- The ability to plan, organize, and conduct program activities.
- Ability to motivate students to learn STEM concepts
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of students and peers
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Major in Engineering is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Soft Skills:
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Patience
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
- Initiative