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Posting Details Position Information Job Category Casual Wage Position Title SUMMER - Temporary - Summer Institute Academic Mentor Full Time/Part Time Part Time Division Dean of the Faculty Department Dean of Faculty Department Statement Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positionscombined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointmentmay not continue beyond one year of service. The Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) Scholars Program is the second oldest scholars program at Colgate, established in 1967 as the "University Scholars Program." OUS Scholars are a highly select group of students who have not only demonstrated intellect, creativity, and determination in the face of significant personal, economic, and social challenges, but have also systematically sought the most demanding academic paths open to them and dedicated themselves to achieving success. During their high school years - as well as during their years at Colgate - they have proven themselves to be change makers, committed in a multitude of ways to the principles of equity, access, and justice The OUS Summer Institute is a five-week, pre-matriculation program designed to shape first-year OUS scholars' transition to college and to build a foundation for entrance into our larger community of scholars. It sets the stage for incoming students to take on research pursuits, as well as future community engagements and leadership roles, over their four years at Colgate. During the Summer Institute, incoming OUS Scholars complete two full-credit 15-week Colgate courses (in a condensed 5-week semester), build close relationships with faculty, staff and fellow OUS scholars, and are introduced to a wealth of campus resources through the offices of the Dean of the Faculty and the Dean of the College. Accountabilities Academic Mentors serve as peer academic consultants and mentors to a group of 35-45 incoming first year students. They work closely with Summer Institute faculty, engaging fully with the material in faculty members' courses-including readings, discussions and short assignments-as they introduce OUS scholars to the demands of those courses and to broader habits of mind and skills important to college-level work. It must be made clear that the Academic Mentor's role is to assist scholars in their academic endeavors. Therefore, we are asking Academic Mentors to refrain from editing papers, synthesizing readings, and other forms of completing the assignments for the scholars. Rather we are asking that Academic Mentors work with OUS scholars in developing their academic skills - critical reading, writing, and speaking through the development of analytical (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) and interpretative proficiencies, and scientific reasoning - as well as assist them in developing notions of time management through the balancing of social, academic, and personal time commitments. In addition, Academic Mentors live in the dormitory with the incoming class and work with the Summer OUS Institute Community Leaders (CLs) in building community and extracurricular programming. We ask that Academic Mentors work with the CLs regarding the living and learning community, which we will cover during our training sessions. We also expect Academic Mentors to participate in the extracurricular and community building activities and support the CLs in these endeavors. Academic Mentors go through an intensive training process under the mentorship of the Summer Institute staff, that includes, the Senior Associate Director of OUS Frank Kuan and the Academic Director of OUS John D. Palmer. Academic Mentors then bring this training to their mentoring and academic advising of incoming students. Importantly, they will help our incoming students solve problems, build relationships, take advantage of all the opportunities Colgate has to offer, and develop a sense of partnership, ownership, and agency in Colgate's academic and social cultures. The dates of employment are June 26 - August 6, 2023(which includes both the Training Days, plus the five weeks of the Summer Institute). Academic Mentors receive a very competitive wage, plus full room and board (if desired)as their compensation package. Requirements Professional Experience/ Qualifications The ability to move critical theory into praxis in working directly with BIPOC and first-generation students, specifically first year incoming students. Strong mentoring skills that support the growth and development of BIPOC and first-generation students on a predominantly white, economically affluent, and academically elite institution of higher education. Ability to work as a member of a team, to function collaboratively, and to initiate independently. Candidates must be capable of creating and maintaining productive and collegial working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Preferred Qualifications A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy and willing to operate Colgate-owned vehicles Education Bachelor's degree with graduate school experience/degree in higher education preferred. Physical Requirements Other Information Please submit the following materials to Frank Kuan, Associate Director of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346, no later than February 28, 2023: * A cover letter expressing interest in the position. Write with your own voice and allow your letter to offer a sense of who you are, why you are really interested in this position, and what you think distinguishes you as an Academic Mentor applicant. Express how your undergraduate and graduate school experiences inform your mentoring approach from both a theoretical and praxis position. We would also like you to describe in detail the scholarly approaches and academic skills (in terms of critical thinking, writing, and qualitative, quantitative, or scientific reasoning) that you would like to help OUS scholars acquire in their roles as peer academic consultants and mentors to help incoming students grow as successful scholars. Be sure to convey the levels of your own emotional or relational intelligence, your approaches to handling conflict, and the insights or wisdom you will bring in working as a team to help incoming students through a very demanding transition process (students have just graduated from high school and are taking two 15-week courses in a condensed 5-week period). Our Summer Institute team has to be very strong to provide support and guidance not only to the students but also to each other. * Current resume with references * Copy of transcript (unofficial is fine). Selected applicants will be notified by email with an invitation to interview sometime during the last week of March. We intend to make hiring decisions by late-March with training in early April. Questions? Should you have further questions about the position or the selection process, please contact Professor John D. Palmer (jpalmer@colgate.edu) or Frank Kuan (fkuan@colgate.edu). Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2022CW002Posting Temporary Yes Work Schedule The dates of employment are June 26 - August 6, 2023(which includes both the Training Days, plus the five weeks of the Summer Institute). Job Open Date 01/10/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training at all levels of employment. Colgate University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. Clery Act CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS Colgate University is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and secure environment for the entire university community, including visitors. All members of the Colgate community are encouraged to promptly report crimes and fires to the Campus Safety Department by dialing 315-228-7911. Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact William Ferguson, Clery Compliance Coordinator via e-mail at . You may also access the report from the Campus Safety web page at: . Crime and fire statistics for all colleges and universities are available for review at the United States Department of Education's website: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Are you currently a Colgate employee? Yes No Have you ever been a Colgate employee? Yes No * Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No Have you completed, or do you anticipate having completed, a Bachelor's Degree program by the start date of this position? Yes No Please let us know how you heard about this position. Albany Times Union Binghamton Press & Sun BlackCoachesinSports Careerbuilders.com Cazenovia Republican Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy Colgate Employee Colgate Website CoSIDA Diverse Issues of Higher Education HERC (Upstate New York HERC) HigherEdJobs.com Indeed.com InsideHigherEd.com LinkedIn Mid-York Weekly NACWA naviGATE NCAA News Norwich Evening Sun Oneida Daily Dispatch Sherburne News Studentaffairs.com Syracuse Post Standard Utica Observer Dispatch Waterville Times WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com Other Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents Additional Document 1 Additional Document 2 It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.