Job Title:

SMEK Mentor

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

20

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

SMEK (JM-CH)

Job Description:

Dates:   

Junior (Ages 7-10) - July 8-10, 8:00-3:30

Senior (Ages 11-14) - July 22-24, 8:00-3:30

Littles (Ages 5 and 6) – July 29-31, 8:00-12:00

JOB SUMMARY: SMEK Camp Mentors play a vital role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for students participating in the SMEKplus (Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids plus Engineering) summer camps. Mentors are assigned to a specific group of campers and remain with them throughout the day. Mentors assist with transitions between sessions, guide students to and from lunch, and support camp presenters with hands-on STEM activities. SMEK Mentors act as role models who foster enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while ensuring the smooth flow of the daily camp schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and support an assigned group of students throughout camp hours.

• Take daily attendance and ensure student accountability.

• Lead students to and from scheduled sessions, lunch, and other camp activities.

• Distribute snacks and monitor student well-being.

• Assist presenters with activities, materials, and classroom management.

• Provide guidance and positive behavior support as needed.

• Monitor and assist during student pick-up at the end of the day.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging camp experience for all participants.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the STEM Outreach Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision is exercised over SMEK camp students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program or completion of a bachelor’s degree is required.

• Must be self-directed.

• Capable of working in a team as well as taking on and completing tasks independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.