Apply to be a JEDI Mentor

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

Want to add to your resume and enhance your post-secondary experience? We are looking for student mentors for our incoming 2021-2022 first-year students aka JEDI Mentors!

Job Description

A JEDI is a second-year student who takes a leadership role in supporting first-year student’s college success. JEDIs are select individuals with ability and desire to:

  • Share their leadership, knowledge, and academic ability to help others succeed;
  • Mentor a group of first-year students in a wide variety of informal channels – social, outdoor and educational;
  • Assume a leadership role in directing students to supporting resources for their success;
  • Be an ambassador for the program and the Pembroke Campus at special first-year student events as requested;
  • Receive training and development in mentorship and other specialized certifications like Mental Health First Aid, Positive Space, Leadership, Bystander and Sexual Harassment and also add to your Co-Curricular Record;

Required Qualifications

  • Desire to be a positive role model
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Proven commitment to your program
  • Demonstrated academic success
  • Willing to dedicate 20 hours/semester over two semesters including:
    • Attendance at recruitment and other program social events
    • Orientation (April) and /Training Day

We are looking for JEDI Mentors in the following programs:

  • Applied Nuclear Science & Radiation Safety
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Business
  • Computer Systems Technician
  • Environmental Technician
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Outdoor Adventure Naturalist
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Practical Nursing
  • Social Service Worker

If you have any questions, please contact:
Shelly Sutherland, Student Success Specialist
suthers@algonquincollege.com

OR your Program Coordinator

CLOSING OPPORTUNITY: FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

 


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