Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

This Graduate Assistantship is a campus-based leadership position for the ACCESS Scholarship program and the TRIO Student Support Service program. As a graduate student mentor, you will be providing a valuable service to both programs by mentoring our first-generation and low-income first-year students. In addition to mentoring, graduate assistants participate in professional development opportunities to enhance their mentoring skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a mentor to 14-16 first year students
• Meet with each student once a week for 30 minutes (7-8 hours/week). You will set up the appointment times with the students to fit around yours and their class schedules.

The following is a list of critical components required of each mentor:

• Meet at least once every two weeks with your students' advisor (your students should all have the same academic advisor – 1 hour/biweekly).
• Connect your students with campus resources.
• Advocate for your students by finding the best resources for them.
• Create, facilitate, teach, and promote workshops for your students as you see appropriate.
• Make efforts to contact students who miss appointments or seem to be out of touch. Communicate any concerns to the academic advisor.
• Maintain records of all contacts with your students and topics covered.
• Maintain records of hours worked and submit, in a timely manner, to your students' advisor.
• Participate in bi-weekly 1.5 hour long mentor training throughout the year in order to become a CRLA Level 2 Certified Mentor. These training sessions include presentations from campus partners in The Office of Equity and Inclusion, Counseling Center, Wellness Center, University Sustainability, The Career Center, and more.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Appalachian. Preference for graduate studies related to education, counseling, or student development but students from all programs are encouraged to apply.
• Evidence of academic excellence
• Desire to get to know and help first year students
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and flexibility
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to keep organized records
• Excellent communication skills
• Good managerial skills
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills

Compensation and Hours:
10 Hours/Week Assistantship
~$16.67 per hour ($2,500 per semester/$5000 per year)

Apply for Position Here: https://forms.gle/GhnGVqVJvATciqbx9

Review of materials and interviews will occur early-mid April 2025

For more information or questions, please contact Claire LeMoine, Assistant Director of ACCESS, at lemoinece@appstate.edu.