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Position Title:

Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. Mentor

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY** **COLLEGE

Job** **Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Thurgood Marshall College Fund** **S.O.A.R.

Mentor

REPORTS TO:** **Director, Historically Black Colleges & Universities Initiatives

DEPARTMENT:** **Thurgood Marshall College Fund** **& Title III

EXEMPT:** **NO

VICE** **PRESIDENT:** **Vice President of Career and Technical Education, Sponsored Grants, and HBCU Initiatives

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE** **FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS** **REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The **Thurgood Marshall College Fund Soaring, Observing and Achieving Results (SOAR) HBCU Scholars Program Mentor** will provide essential support in organizing and overseeing camp activities. This role involves assisting with the daily operations of the camp, supporting high school participants, and ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both campers and staff. The mentor will play a key role in fostering a positive and productive camp environment.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

+ Able to work some evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION AND/OR** **EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree in General Studies or a related field, or completion of at least 30 hours of college coursework.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** , include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

+ Positive role model with strong leadership and communication skills.

+ Ability to engage and motivate high school students.

+ Strong organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

+ Flexibility, patience, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Mentor and supervise SOAR high school participants during all activities.

+ Lead group discussions, team-building exercises, and reflections.

+ Enforce camp rules and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

+ Assist with camp sessions, activities, and field trips.

+ Serve as a residential assistant during the overnight camp week.

+ Attend daily staff meetings and communicate camper progress.

+ Encourage students’ academic achievement and leadership development.

+ Represent SOAR Summer Camp and Hinds Community College professionally.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY** **RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK** **ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results **.**

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

+ Integrity

+ Diversity

+ Excellence

+ Accountability

+ Leadership

+ Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these** **policies:

**EEOC Compliance:** Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: [email protected] .

**Title IX** : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected] .

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Part Time

Job Classification:

Part Time

Scheduled Hours:

40