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Brandeis University is looking for a Science Posse Mentor. The Brandeis Science Posse Mentor serves as the primary advisor for a group of 10-12 students who have been selected as Brandeis Science Posse Scholars. Brandeis Science Posse Scholars are students from the New York City area who are selected for undergraduate admission to Brandeis based on their outstanding leadership skills. Many but not all Scholars are first generation, low-income, or students of color at Brandeis University. The mentor motivates the Posse members to achieve in their academics, and to fully participate in Brandeis University campus life. The mentor works with the Posse members both as a group and as individuals during the first year and sophomore year of college. The Mentor will provide active encouragement for students to major in a STEM discipline. This is a part time position, approximately 12 hours a week. It is a two-year position. Examples of Key Responsibilities: Designs and leads weekly two-hour meeting with the Scholars. Creates and facilitates these meetings or helps the Scholars create and facilitate the meetings. Meetings should promote academic excellence, campus involvement, and a strong affinity for Brandeis University Responsible for attending and actively contributing to trainings, workshops, and retreats sponsored by Brandeis University and/or by the Posse Foundation. Maintains ongoing contacts with the Dean of Academic Services and Advising at Brandeis and with the Posse Foundation to ensure both are updated about the status of the Posse. Networks with Brandeis University offices to ensure the Posse knows about and takes advantage of campus resources Performs crisis counseling for students who are experiencing difficulty with school or personal problems. Refers students to and collaborates with other advising resources including these found in Academic Services or Student Life Analyzes and assesses student needs. Meets biweekly with each Scholar individually. Establishes and builds relationships, and monitors student progress to maintain continuity of advising relationships in order to meet retention and graduation goals of Brandeis University and the Posse Foundation. Uses a comprehensive strategy that integrates advising in the following areas: academic, financial aid, career/graduate school and personal to support students through their first two years of college Qualifications: BA/BS required, current graduate student Experience working with and motivating high school and/or college students, especially in their academic and social development. Experience working with people from different cultures, races, and economic backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements. If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.