TEMPORARY–Knowledge for Freedom Campus Life Mentor Position Available In Broward, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The TEMPORARY Knowledge for Freedom Campus Life Mentor at Nova Southeastern University manages student housing logistics, recruits and supervises Resident Assistants, and mentors high school students through their senior year. The role includes handling dorm assignments, dorm supplies, workshops, campus sessions, virtual support, and emergencies. The job is non-exempt and paid hourly, subject to grant funding. Background screening is required.
Job Description
TEMPORARY–Knowledge for Freedom Campus Life Mentor 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 3300 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose:
The Knowledge for Freedom Campus Life Mentor is responsible for managing student housing logistics, including room assignments and dorm supplies, and resolving any related issues. They also recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants (RAs), including hosting workshops and being present on campus during critical times. Additionally, they mentor high school students through their senior year by providing resources, organizing campus sessions, offering virtual support, and handling emergencies during the program.
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Hourly Subject to Grant Funding?
Yes Essential Job Functions:
DORMS:
Work with housing to reserve the rooms, assign students and RAs to rooms, make purchases of all dorm supplies, make sure students and RAs have access to the dorms, and address any dorm-related issues.
RAs:
Interview, hire, train, and supervise the resident assistants for the three weeks they work in the program. This includes offering a workshop during training week. It also means coming on campus during key points during the program, including on weekends e.g. when students are checking in or out or if there are any conflict-related issues that would benefit from the Campus Life Mentor’s presence.
STUDENTS
Provide mentoring for the high school students throughout their senior year while they apply to college. This includes planning sessions with them when they are on campus 4 – 6 times during their senior year, sharing resources that can help them with the application process, and meeting with them one-on-one virtually as needed. Helping to manage any kind of emergency situations that occur while students are in the dorms.
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Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required?
Yes Pre-Employment Conditions:
Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
