Directions Program Mentor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• March 6, 2026 – Applications Due (Priority Review)
• March 13, 2026 - Extended Application Date
• March 22 – April 3, 2026 – Interviews Take Place
• April 9, 2026 – Notifications Sent
• April 26, 2026 – Mandatory Student Leadership Summit

Position Title Directions Program Mentor

Department Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location

quinton.geis

Responsible for helping students navigate their first year at Doane as a member of the Directions cohort. Support students in their transition to Doane, facilitate conversations about leadership, and guide students towards resources that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom. Directions mentors do not need to be current members of the Directions cohort.

• Meet with two first-year Directions students once per week during the fall and spring semesters.
• Facilitate a 30-minute discussion each week with your mentees.
• Fill out weekly discussion guides with notes about your meetings.
• Attend Directions Mentor trainings (5 hours Fall semester, 1 hour Spring semester)
• Meet with the CLS Staff and the Head Mentor twice per semester.
• Attend required Spring Student Leadership Training (Sunday, April 26th)

• Desire to enhance the college experience of a younger student
• Skilled in one‑on‑one communication
• Time management and critical thinking skills

1 hour per week, stipend of $243 per semester