TRIO Talent Search Residential Mentor

TRIO Talent Search Residential Mentor

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Residence Life and Housing

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

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Department: 240405 - TRIO Pre-College

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.

NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.

TRIO Talent Search is a grant funded, pre-college program that helps students prepare for higher education. TRIO Talent Search serves 1,314 students annually and works with middle and high school students in Johnston, Wake, and Wayne Counties.

TRIO TS Residential Mentors will work Sunday, June 21 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

This is a live-on site position and mentors will be expected to provide 24-hour supervision of minors living within the residence halls. Housing and meals will be provided. Mentors must be able to work the entirety of the program.

TRIO Talent Search Summer Residential Mentor responsibilities include:

• Supervising youth during a one-week summer residential program (Monday- Friday), followed by a 3-night trip (Saturday - Tuesday);
• Must be available to work the entirety of the program in a residential capacity and provide 24-hour supervision of minors;
• Monitoring students during both day and evening program activities;
• Ensuring the safety and supervision of minors, enforcing curfews and program rules, and reporting any behavioral issues to TRIO staff;
• Ensuring the safety and security of minors while traveling and within residence halls;
• Mentoring and being a positive role model to participants;

All activities, travel, accommodations, meals, etc. while serving as Residential Mentor will be provided.

Required Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation to/from program site
• Must be mature with the ability to supervise and direct high school students.
• Must serve as a positive role model for students and have proven ability in establishing rapport with students and staff while encouraging the importance of cooperation and a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth from varied populations
• College seniors, graduate students, former and current teachers, counselors as well as TRIO alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 24TD356