Who are As-U-R mentors?
As-U-R mentors are graduate students who apply for a mentoring position through a competitive process, similar to any other job application. While many mentors come from "helping" disciplines such as Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling, and Social Work, we welcome qualified mentors from any academic background. Mentors receive ongoing professional development throughout the semester and are trained at least twice a year to stay current with best practices in supporting the program's members. In addition to this training, mentors have regular check-ins with the As-U-R Director and Assistant Director to discuss student progress, address any challenges, and brainstorm improvements for the program to better serve its members.
As-U-R Mentors
Mentor Responsibilities
This position allows flexibility in creating your own hours with your caseload of students. As-U-R Mentors provide intensive weekly academic assistance to As-U-R students. This includes providing creative solutions for struggling students, organization assistance, weekly planning, and accountability.
Provide academic assistance to As-U-R students
Maintain regular caseload of As-U-R students each semester
Meet regularly with students in the assigned caseload
Teach appropriate academic learning strategies
Connect students with other campus resources
Communicate with As-U-R Director/Assistant Director daily about student progress
Monitor Study Central activity
Assist students with planning and organization
Maintain documentation of As-U-R students
Encourage academic independence and provide student accountability
Mentor Qualifications
Graduate student at App State
Strong customer service and communication skills
Proficient in Google Suite, specifically G-mail, Calendar, Docs, and Sharing
Interest in the field of education and/or working with diverse populations
High attention to detail and well organized
Proactive and flexible
Commitment to inclusion of diverse learners and support of neurodiversity
Executive Function Challenges are often a result of an identified learning difference, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, processing disorders, specific learning disabilities or anxiety or depression. As a result, students with experience working with diverse learners are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Compensation for Graduate Students of $16.75 per hour for 10, 15, or 20 hours per week
Professional development in:
Advising associated with diverse learners in higher education
Professional comportment
Communication and networking
Intercultural competencies
Mentoring by the As-U-R staff
Caseload management experience
Customer service experience
For questions about the Mentor position, including internship/practicum credit, contact:
Kelly Edwards
As-U-R Director
asur@appstate.edu
828-262-6332
To Apply
Attach a resume and cover letter in email to the As-U-R Director Kelly Edwards (asur@appstate.edu).
Training Resources
As-U-R mentors are provided detailed, up-to-date training at least twice a year and are offered various professional development opportunities throughout the semester.