TITLE                                                  FME Mentor

DEPARTMENT                                  Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence

REPORTS TO                                    Irene Mani, imani1@babson.edu, Program Coordinator, Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence

CONTRACT PERIOD                        April 2026 – May 2027

PAY RATE                                         $15 USD per hour. This is an hourly, paid position for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). On average, FME Mentors will work 6-12 hours per week, which includes attending FME class twice per week.

THE OPPORTUNITY

FME Mentors play an important role in guiding first-year students through the Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship Experience.  They serve as the liaison for FME ventures between Undergraduate Experiential Learning and the FME processes. Mentors collaborate with FME Faculty to provide additional classroom support throughout the first and second semesters to support the FME experience. Mentors serve as a student resource from the start of venture ideation up until the close of business.  

Two FME Mentors will be assigned to each FME section. It is expected that FME mentors will develop a productive working relationship with each other, their faculty members, and Undergraduate Experiential Learning. Mentors will be a visible and positive influence on all the students in their sections.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Remain in good standing with the College through the selection, training, and contract periods 

Exemplify professionalism in the classroom and role model student behavior in both conduct and communication 

Have timely communication with Undergraduate Experiential Learning and FME Faculty 

Coach ventures including efforts to get uninvolved students more engaged and offer guidance for conflict resolution 

Promote Peer Tutoring group study time with students prior to exams 

Assist ventures with various business presentation preparations 

Meet with FME faculty on a weekly/biweekly basis and attend all FME Mentor team meetings 

Collaborate with Auditing & Accounting Mentors as needed to ensure students are comfortable with their deliverables 

Keep professional intrapersonal relationships and not be romantically involved with any students in assigned section 

Maintain confidentiality with any information presented 

Assume additional responsibilities as required

Assist all FME Mentor monthly meetings

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

For training, support, and guidance with completing the position responsibilities, FME Mentors report to Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence. Mentors also establish collaborative relationships with the FME Faculty in their assigned section.  

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Must have cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher at time of applying and throughout employment 

Successful completion of FME course 

Familiarity with FME course tools including but not limited to: Canvas, Qualtrics, Undergraduate Experiential Learning resources and processes 

Ability to provide appropriate guidance to their peers through active listening and open-ended questioning 

Ability to direct students to different campus services as needed (Math, Writing and Speech Resource Centers, Peer Tutoring, Health Services, CAPS, etc.) 

Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.  

Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

The FME Mentor role is an in-person position, with mentors expected to attend FME Class sessions, monthly meetings with the Undergraduate Experiential Learning team, and additional classroom support throughout the first and second semesters to all students in their section.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Initiative

Professionalism

Timely and respectful communication

Responsible and reliable team member

Engagement

Uphold Babson Core Values

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