Summer TexPREP Program Mentor-Corpus Christi

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Summer TexPREP Program Mentor – Corpus Christi (Job #2600731)

TxDOT’s Tex Prep partnership seeks a Summer Program Mentor in Corpus Christi, TX. The mentor will work on the Oso Creek Campus at 7002 Yorktown Blvd (Corpus Christi, TX 78414). Salary is A11 $ 19.00/hr, paid hourly, nonexempt.

Shift: Monday–Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm. On‑site location. No travel required.

• Mentor middle and high school students in the TexPREP program, encouraging STEM pursuits and educational achievement.
• Create and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Attend classes, laboratories, field trips, research, study, and other program activities; assist instructors and students as needed.
• Assist in preparing program activities and events.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Enrollment in college for at least 1 year with a minimum of 12 earned credit hours.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am–5:30 pm.
• At least 17 years of age, currently enrolled at a college or university in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Completion of Calculus I or other advanced math courses; and/or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math major.
• Experience working with youth in out‑of‑school programs, teaching, or other educational programs.
• Computer proficiency with applicable programs and systems.
• Effective communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; follow safety standards; protect sensitive and confidential information.

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time; frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motion: substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative or flexible work schedules
• Paid leave and holidays
• Health premiums paid at 100% for full‑time employees
• On‑the‑job training
• Tuition assistance program
• Holistic wellness program with leave incentives
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Family‑friendly policies and programs

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website.

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov).

Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.