CAMP Student Mentor

Department:

College Assistance Migrant Program

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• A supplemental document answering the following questions:Explain your interest in this position, and how you feel qualified to serve as a CAMP Mentor for new CAMP students. (200 word max) An added component of this mentor role includes helping students academically. In what ways can you inspire CAMP students for academic success based on your academic growth at OSU? (200 word max) What are some of the challenges migrant students face in transitioning to college? How do you see yourself assisting students through those specific challenges? (200 word max) Only if you are a returning Mentor: What are some ways you have seen yourself grow through this position and how do you hope to grow if given another opportunity to be a Mentor? (200 word max)

For additional information please contact: Maria Andrade at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 6 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Mentor positions for the CAMP Community College Alliance Program at Oregon State University (OSU) and the three partner community colleges at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC), Columbia Gorge (CGCC), and Linn Benton (LBCC).

CAMP Mentors will support CAMP's effort to facilitate a successful college transitional experience for the incoming CAMP cohort. Mentors will be working with CAMP during Orientation as well as the three terms of the academic year with the following structure: Fall - 6 hours/week, Winter & Spring - 3 hours/week. Participating in events or other activities will be time volunteered.

As a CAMP Mentor you will help to create a welcoming environment and familiarize CAMP Scholars with college life. A special emphasis will be placed on academic growth. In addition, Mentors will help the new CAMP Scholars navigate college life by providing the students with information about available resources on campus, educating them about the expectations of higher learning, and encouraging participation in all CAMP activities.

Position Duties

• Commit to fall, winter, and spring terms (Fall: 6 hrs/wk, Winter & Spring: 3 hours/wk) paid hourly.
• Meet with your assigned mentees weekly during fall and bi-weekly during winter and spring term
• Assist in coordinating and participating in all on-and-off-campus events
• Help students with transitional, personal, and/or academic issues
• Enforce all University "Student Conduct Regulations"
• Monitor the safety and welfare of students during CAMP activities
• Participate in all mentor staff meetings

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

• Former CAMP Scholar at BMCC, CGCC, LBCC, or OSU

Preferred

• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above is strongly preferred
• Driver's license
• Ability to drive 12 passenger van
• Bilingual - ability to speak Spanish and English

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-15

Anticipated End Date: