Pre-College Mentors

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Pre-College Mentor Information

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Pre-College Mentor Supervisor Information

Become a Pre-College Mentor

Current NC State undergraduate students have the opportunity to work closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and serve as a mentor to our pre-college participants. Being a pre-college mentor requires initiative, positive energy and a strong commitment to service. Successful mentors demonstrate the ability to work well with youth, creative and effective collaboration with other mentors and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and speak persuasively.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in all required training and the duration of on-campus programming
• Lead a group of 8 to 10 program participants and facilitate discussions and learning
• Serve as lead mentor on assigned days (e.g. providing transitions between sessions and keeping program on a timely schedule)
• Participate in at least two out of four post-program participant sessions throughout the following academic year
• Interact with NC State faculty, staff, alumni and Undergraduate Admissions representatives
• Maintain timely communication with programming staff
• Serve as a role model and near-peer mentor for an assigned group
• Stay in the residence halls overnight
• Collaborate with fellow mentors to develop and present a session or panel to all participants
• Assist program participants in becoming familiar with various resources and offices they would utilize at a university (e.g. University Housing, Campus Health Center, Counseling Center, Academic and Student Affairs, Campus Community Centers, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants with previous work or coursework pertaining to youth or education, experience with diverse populations, demonstrated leadership or committed volunteer service.

Compensation:

Mentors will receive a $550 stipend at the conclusion of the program, with good standing. Mentors will also gain invaluable leadership experience and be able to make professional connections with various staff, university professors and campus partners.

Required Training Dates:

All mentors are required to participate in monthly training sessions during the spring semester. Final dates will be decided once the mentor class is finalized. Mentors will move into their rooms and attend a final training the Saturday morning before the in-person portion of the program begins on Sunday. Spring trainings can be expected the following weeks:

• Week of February 24
• Week of March 24
• Week of April 14

Application Process:

Applicants will select whether they would like to be a mentor for the CAMINOS, Native Education Forum or Emerging Scholars Academy pre-college program on the application. All applicants will also be asked to provide three references on the application. Those considered for a mentor position must pass both a criminal background check as well as a student conduct check prior to final selection.

The 2025 mentor application is due on Wednesday, January 29. Interviews will be conducted the week of February 3.

Questions can be directed to the pre-college programming staff at undergrad-precollege@ncsu.edu.

Become a Pre-College Mentor Supervisor

Current NC State graduate students, recent or upcoming University graduates or education professionals have the opportunity to gain leadership and supervisory experience by serving as a mentor supervisor for one of our pre-college programs. Program mentor supervisors will work alongside admissions staff to assist with program planning during the spring semester and will be charged to lead the day-to-day programming during the residential summer component. Additionally, the mentor supervisor will supervise program mentors and chaperone student participants. Successful mentor supervisors will demonstrate initiative and decision-making capabilities, provide individualized guidance for and build rapport with mentors and demonstrate strong communication skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with other mentor supervisors in creating and conducting three mentor training and development sessions
• Attend biweekly program planning sessions in the spring semester and the full duration of summer residential programming
• Supervise mentors and serve as liaison between the mentors and Undergraduate Admissions staff during the summer residential program
• Interact with NC State faculty, staff, alumni and Undergraduate Admissions representatives
• Maintain timely communication with programming staff

Preferred Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants with previous work or coursework pertaining to youth or education, work with diverse populations, demonstrated leadership or committed volunteer service.

Compensation:

Mentor supervisors will receive a stipend of $900 at the conclusion of the program with good standing. Mentor supervisors will also gain invaluable leadership experience and be able to make professional connections with various staff, university professors and campus partners.

Commitment:

Mentor supervisors will be required to attend bi-weekly meetings throughout the spring semester, create and implement three training sessions for mentors and attend the entire duration of residential programming. Mentor supervisors will move into their rooms and conduct a final training for the mentors on Saturday morning before the in-person portion of the program begins on Sunday. Mentor supervisors are expected to fully engage with their assigned leadership roles throughout the entire program including:

• Chaperoning program participants
• Coordinating training and development programs for mentors
• Providing leadership and support for the mentors
• Staying in the residence halls overnight

Required Training Dates:

Mentor supervisors for all three programs will work together to plan and conduct monthly trainings for all student mentors. Final dates will be decided once the mentor class is finalized. Mentor supervisors will move into their rooms and conduct a final training the Saturday morning before the in-person portion of the program begins on Sunday. Spring trainings can be expected the following weeks:

• Week of February 24
• Week of March 24
• Week of April 14

All applicants must be current NC State graduate students, recent University graduates or current education professionals. Applicants will select whether they would like to be a mentor for either the CAMINOS, Native Education Forum or Emerging Scholars Academy pre-college program on the application, but will have the option to be considered for more than one program. All applicants will also be asked to provide three references on the application. As the position involves working with minors, final selection is contingent upon the successful passing of a criminal background check.

The 2025 Mentor Supervisor application is now open! Applications are due January 29.

Questions can be directed to the pre-college programming staff at undergrad-precollege@ncsu.edu.