EOP Summer Academic Mentor - Grant-Funded (PT)
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Summer Only)
This is a grant-funded position. Grant-funded positions expire either at the end of the stated term or whenever funding for the position ceases.
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an EOP Summer Academic Mentor in our Opportunity Program Department. The EOP Summer Academic Mentor serves as an academic role model, peer leader, and guide who helps EOP students successfully transition to College life by fostering academic confidence, community, and engagement.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
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Provides mentorship, tutoring, and assignment support to EOP student in subjects such as English, Reading, and Math;
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Serves as an academic support resource in designated classes;
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Assists students with study strategies, time management, organization skills, and academic accountability to promote student success;
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Facilitates individual and group study sessions while monitoring student progress and communicating concerns to EOP staff;
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Serves as a positive role model by building supportive relationships that foster student belonging, confidence, and engagement;
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Leads and participates in workshops, icebreakers, evening/weekend activities, and community-building programs that support college readiness and student development;
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Encourages active participation in EOP academic, enrichment, and campus activities while connecting students with campus resources and support services;
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Supports daily program operations by assisting with orientation activities, maintaining accurate student records and files, distributing materials, and helping enforce program expectations and schedules;
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Performs other duties related to the job description as assigned by the Director of EOP.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 4-6 hours per day; occasional evenings or event coverage as needed
Hours per week: up to 29
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Must be a MVCC graduate, current, or continuing student or completed a minimum of 60 college credits
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
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Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for incoming students
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Must be dependable, punctual, and able to participate in required program activities
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Must complete all necessary training before the start of the Summer program
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Available the entire summer appointment and have the ability to assist EOP program staff with summer evening activities, closing recognition ceremony, major check-ins, and check-outs
Preferred Qualifications:
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Preference given to students who are current or former participants of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), or similar access/support program
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Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, student leadership, orientation programs or campus involvement
Additional Information:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.
To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts required at the time of application, if applicable.
Salary: $16.00 - 20.00 per hour
For full consideration, apply by: 6/15/2026
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.