University Partners Course Mentor, Law​/Policy

University Partners Course Mentor, Law / Policy

Job Type: Part-time
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Location:

Remote / Nationwide, USA
• Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Applicants are preferred to have education and/or experience in Law / Policy. Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan North America, a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Kaplan University Partners provides pre-college students with exceptional, career‑minded enrichment and certificate programs taught online by world‑class experts. Students receive guidance from mentors who provide encouragement and direction on assignments, inspire and motivate students to succeed, and offer brainstorming and ideation help as they prepare for their final projects. Students may range from middle school students to working professionals.

KUP is seeking part‑time Law / Policy mentors to pre‑college students enrolled in online programs. Course mentors will engage and support students throughout the course, provide support and encouragement at predetermined moments via Canvas inbox, and advise and guide students on course assignments. Prior to beginning, mentors complete a paid training program (3 hours of self‑paced modules and exercises plus a live component), receive support from KUP staff, and both give and receive support as part of the course mentor team.

• Provide async guidance, feedback and answer questions.
• Review course assignments, provide direction and answer questions.
• Answer ad‑hoc questions throughout the course session.
• Brainstorm and ideate with students on their final project idea(s).
• Be familiar with all course material.
• Check‑in with program staff at specified periods.
• Report back on student engagement as requested.

Approximately 3‑10+ hours per week of async engagement, feedback and small operational tasks. Time commitment varies based on the number of students assigned and is expected to be heavier during the summer months (May – August).

• Strong passion for course‑related topics.
• Experience working with adolescents/teens ages 13‑17 from diverse geographic and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals with an emphasis on delighting and engaging students.
• Ability to work in the absence of direct supervisory relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work in digital communications platforms such as email, Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Canvas.
• Pass background check.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants preferred have knowledge or experience in Law / Policy.

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug‑free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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