MASAI Mentors Student Position

Position Overview

• Title: MASAI Mentors Student Position
• Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
• Division Name: Academic Affairs
• Department: Julia N Visor Academic Center

MASAI mentors are peer leaders trained to assist first‑time‑in‑college (FTIC) students who graduated from a Charter School Network or College Preparation program with their personal and academic transition from high school to Illinois State University (ISU).

Mentors are role models and advocates for a team of 4‑5 mentees during the fall semester of a student's first year tors play a pivotal role in orienting mentees to campus life, facilitating connections with essential resources, and igniting their path toward fostering community and achieving both personal and academic success.

• Participate in comprehensive training sessions to gain valuable insights into MASAI's mentoring model, academic coaching and techniques, available campus resources, effective goal setting strategies, and fostering community development.
• Allocate 1 hour per week to conducting small group sessions to lead engaging discussion‑ and project‑based activities with mentees and provide personalized support to aid their academic and personal transition to Illinois State University.
• Allocate 1 hour per week to log meeting notes and strategize for upcoming sessions that are tailored to the mentees' needs and goals.
• Maintain professional communication with mentees to address questions, provide referrals to appropriate campus resources, and share reminders about upcoming events.
• Organize and participate in occasional large group activities involving collaborating with fellow mentors to plan and execute large group events aimed at fostering a sense of community and facilitating connections among mentors and mentees.
• Engage in regular one‑on‑one sessions with designated ISU staff members to receive guidance, support, and assistance in troubleshooting any challenges encountered while mentoring.

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

• Be a current Illinois State University student in good disciplinary and academic standing
• Have a 2.5 or above cumulative GPA at the time of application
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior (with a minimum of 30 completed credit hours) by the start of the Fall semester
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, academic success, and achievement
• Be a role model and a positive person of good character
• Possess the ability to identify and effectively use campus resources
• Be an engaged and positive representative of Illinois State University
• Possess effective and proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Major in STEM field

Approximately 2‑4 hours per week;
Flexible weekly scheduling with some evenings and weekends required

• Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
  Effectively communicate on a daily basis

August 2025

• Resume & Cover Letter

Ana Lisa Eberline: apeberl

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99‑603, requires all new employees to file an I‑9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources.

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