Pre-College Summer Mentor

Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Location : Stark State College Main and Downtown Canton
Job Type: Temporary Part-time
Job Number:
Division: Learning and Engagement
Department: Upward Bound Math & Science
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Assume leadership and supervision for small groups of high school students participating in a non-residential, pre-college summer program.
• Provides near-peer mentoring, individual and group academic, career and personal advisement to program participants.
• Mentors will escort students on campus at all times including classes, labs, meals, on and off campus field trips/activities; lead recreational activities and workshops; chaperon college tours.
• Mentors are expected to be responsible for the academic growth, development, and physical well-being of the participants.
• They are required to attend several events, including pre-employment mentor training, all-staff orientation, daily mentor team meetings, weekly staff meetings, and all program activities and events.
• Additionally, mentors will receive compensation for the extra responsibility of serving as the daily bus monitor for Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS), as well as for other duties as assigned.

• Must be a team leader yet be able to work well within a team.
• A high level of maturity, motivation, and responsibility is required.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be able to maintain a friendly, supportive, and professional representation of the pre-college programs with parents, families, and the public.
• Must be able to serve as a positive, near-peer role model for students.
• Must be able to effectively lead and mentor students, enforce program policies, and assume responsibility for the well-being of minors.
• The position requires high student engagement and going above and beyond for students.

Education Requirements:

High School graduate;
Currently attending an accredited college or university with a
minimum of two semesters completed or a recent graduate of an accredited college or
university. Must have a minimum, cumulative grade-point average of 2.5.

• Will be required to complete FBI/BCI clearance process.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License is required.
• First Aid/CPR and lifeguard certificate is strongly preferred but not required.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

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Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR.