HJD Student Mentor

**Job Description:** **HJD Student Mentor** **Peer\-to\-Peer Support Network** **Position Summary** **:** Peer Support Network student mentors provide guidance and support to mentees, serving variously as role models, coaches, and allies. This is a primarily remote position with mentoring provided virtually via Zoom and at weekend in\-person residences on the Ventura campus. The time commitment varies; however, it is typically 3 to 5 hours per week for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. HJD student mentors report to the Assistant Dean of Hybrid and Online Learning. **Principal Duties** **:** * Participate in ongoing professional learning and development, including completing an asynchronous course emphasizing mentoring knowledge and skills. * Provide a positive source of support to first year law students. * Model and emphasize the importance of a growth mindset and solution\-based approaches to challenges. * Support mentees in identifying and implementing effective strategies in the following areas: + Case reading and briefing + Course outlining + Effective learning and study strategies + Exam preparation + Priority management * Support mentees in identifying and accessing relevant TCOL resources, such as the Academic Support Canvas shell, academic skill development workshops, etc. * Participate, when available, in TCOL student success workshops. * Commit to communicating and meeting with mentees on a regular basis, including maintaining consistent weekly virtual office hours. * Attend student mentor meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement efforts. * Maintain confidentiality. * Perform related duties as assigned. **Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **:** * Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. * Interface professionally with administration, faculty, and students; works collaboratively with others. * Develop rapport, trust, and confidence with mentees and provide support in a professional and respectful manner. * Demonstrate significant interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. * Demonstrate a strong desire to help students succeed. * Efficiently and thoroughly complete tasks in a timely manner. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. **Minimum Qualifications** **:** * Must be enrolled at The Colleges of Law and in good academic standing. * Preference will be given to students who are eligible for federal work\-study. **Compensation \& Benefits** This opportunity is budgeted at $20 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time\-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below. https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/careers/ The Colleges of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.