Academic Mentor (Student Leadership and Success)

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Definition of Class

The Center of
Community Engagement (CCE) in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DCE) at the University of Mississippi seeks a dynamic and
equity-minded professional for the position of Academic Mentor – Student Leadership and Success. We seek an individual committed to the work
of fulfilling the University of Mississippi’s public mission by advancing and institutionalizing community engagement and student
success.

This incumbent supports the Assistant Director of Student Programs by providing academic mentoring, program management, and
leadership development to promote student success through student leadership programs in the Center for Community Engagement. Specifically,
the Academic Mentor of Student Leadership and Success will manage the first year and sophomore year experience in the UM Bonner Leaders
Program. A four-year, cohort-model, student leadership program, UM Bonner Leaders join a national coalition of 70+ colleges and universities
who, through the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, seek to “transform students, campuses, and communities through service.”
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Bonner Foundation website to better
understand the breadth and depth of the Bonner experience.

In addition to supporting student success and development in the UM Bonner
Leaders Program, the Academic Mentor will manage the inaugural Chancellor’s Servant Leadership Fellowship in partnership with the Algernon
Sullivan Foundation. Support will also be provided to the UM Voting Engagement Ambassadors, a small team of student workers in the Center
for Community Engagement who educate the UM student body on nonpartisan voting resources and initiatives.

This position provides
academic mentoring and program management to support student success. The incumbent conducts one-on-one mentoring sessions with students;
advises students regarding academic barriers; monitors and tracks student academic progress; coordinates student leadership and community
service programs; teaches two, one-hour courses per semester related to the social change model of leadership development, student
persistence, and academic success; conducts workshops and presentations; and serves as a liaison to parents, students, faculty, and
counselors.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages first and sophomore year experience in the UM Bonner
  Leaders Program.
• Serves as lead instructor for Bonner Community Engaged Learning (CEL) 101, 102, 201 and 202 courses. Classes meet
  weekly for one hour; 101 and 201 are held in the fall semester; 102 and 202 occur in the spring.
• Works with Assistant Director to
  refine existing curriculum based on student and program needs.
• Manages Blackboard portals for each CEL course. Plans and executes
  lessons and class activities. Creates and grades all assignments.
• Monitors class attendance and participation. Follows up with
  students whose attendance and/or participation jeopardizes their success.
• Facilitates one-on-one mentoring sessions with first year
  and sophomore Bonners and Chancellor’s Fellows students to enhance educational and leadership development.
• Advises students
  regarding strategies for academic success, academic barriers, and available university support services. Monitors student attendance and
  academic progress. Compiles student data into reports for divisional leadership.
• Communicates with parents, families, and/ or
  supporters as needed and in accordance with FERPA regarding student progress.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and staff in matters
  related to academic and student success. Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, and professional schools. Refers students to campus
  resources such as Counseling Center and Career Services, as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and attends Bonner Cornerstone Activities,
  including All Bonner Meetings, All Bonner Fall Retreat, First Year Trip, and Sophomore Exchange Trip.
• Creates assessment surveys of
  Bonner Cornerstone Activities to capture feedback for program improvement.
• Assists in recruitment efforts of prospective Bonner
  Leaders, including mailed materials, email campaigns, and other digital outreach methods.
• Participates in interviews and selection
  of new, incoming Bonner Leaders cohort.
• Leads on-boarding efforts for new Bonner Leaders cohort by organizing Bonner Orientation and
  supporting internship placements.
• Manages Chancellor’s Servant Leadership Fellowship, a new student leadership and service program
  for underrepresented students at the University of Mississippi. Oversees recruitment, selection, training, and mentoring of inaugural cohort
  of five Leadership Fellows.
• Works closely with Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation, a key partner with the Chancellor’s Servant
  Leadership Fellowship, to track student development and learning.
• Assists Assistant Director of Student Leadership Programs in
  supporting five Voting Engagement Ambassadors. Attends meetings, assists with programming, and contributes to student
  development.
• Responsible to respond directly to individual and groups of students, prospective students, and community partners
  regarding their questions related to programs’ expectations, benefits, and costs; information in the curriculum; campus and community
  resources; the student’s development; the program’s development; and upcoming responsibilities and opportunities.
• Must effectively
  communicate with diverse audiences, with a special emphasis on listening to understand.
• Collects and analyzes data, decides needed
  program revisions, and implements changes for continuous program improvement.

Essential
Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may
be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Serves as a mentor and conducts individualized sessions with assigned
   students.
2. Monitors student attendance and academic progress.
3. Plans, develops and implements various student persistence and
   academic success programs.
4. Serves as liaison to students, parents, and counselors.
5. Teaches two, one-hour courses per
   semester related to student persistence and academic success.

Minimum
Education/Experience

Education:
Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Liberal
Arts, or a related field from an accredited university or college.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to
the above described duties.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the
interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges,
click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website.
This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental
budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary
ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment
practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding
equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon
race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of
Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving
history check.

Facility: VC for Diversity & Community Engagement (12115521)

Department:
Administrative/Professional and Clerical