MICAH Summer Fellowship - Alumni Mentor

Saint Mary’s College of California

Moraga, CA

ID: 7236887 (Ref.No. 5187895)
Posted: April 18, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Type
Temporary
The MICAH Alumni Mentor (AM) position is responsible for assisting the MICAH Fellowship Program Directors in the supervision and advising of 6 MICAH Fellows. The MICAH Fellows are 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students who have substantial experience in the community and have demonstrated a capacity for leadership.

GOALS OF THE POSITION:
  • Help fellows develop a strong, consistent, deliberate practice of adaptive leadership.
  • Build supportive relationships with each MICAH Fellow.
  • Learn about and build relationships with partner organizations.
  • Personify the mission and values of the program through consistent interaction with fellows.
  • Help create a brave - safe physical and emotional container that will enable fellows to productively challenge themselves.
  • Role model professionalism, community and teamwork

TIME COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES:

MICAH Timeline (at a glance)
  • May 30th - June 2nd MICAH Planning Lunch and Orientation
  • June 3rd - July 25th MICAH Summer Fellowship
  • July 26th - 28th Closing Retreat & Debrief

The Alumni Mentor position requires approximately on average 5-8 hours per week for 8 weeks (from May 30th to

July 28th) for approximately 80 total hours. The time commitment and responsibilities include the

following:
  • Assist in coordination and facilitation of building a learning community sessions, and orientation
  • Weekly Community Night with MICAH Fellows and Program Director (time TBD ex: Tuesdays 6:30PM-9:00PM) (2.5 hours)
  • Ability to be physically present with students at USD or SMC, following appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols
  • Review and offer feedback on Fellow's assigned written work related to Research/Community Nights/Weekly Engagement (1.5 hours)
  • 1:1 advising with 6 MICAH fellows (2 hours / week on average)
  • Weekly check-in with Program Directors via phone or google hangout (approx. 1.5 hours)
  • Assist in coordination and facilitation of debrief, closing retreat and celebration
  • Support fellows as they develop and live by community covenant
  • Advise, support and challenge fellows
  • Encourage students to assume responsibility for their actions and to be considerate of the rights and freedoms of others
  • Assist in instructing and supporting fellows as they learn adaptive leadership theory and adopt MICAH immersion approach
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MICAH Alumni (preferred)
  • Prior experience in community development / engagement preferred.
  • Familiarity with Student Development theory.
  • Familiarity with Adaptive Leadership theory.
  • Familiarity with anti-racism and anti-oppression pedagogy.
  • Ability to work independently and successfully manage small group dynamics with close supervision.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission and purpose of Fellowship Program and the Catholic, liberal arts based Universities (USD and Saint Mary's).
  • Ability to be integrated, as determined, into the ongoing and emergent responsibilities of the program.
  • San Diego candidate: English/Spanish required

COMPENSATION:

$2,000 total paid bi-weekly or after the completion of the program (July 28th).


To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2354778


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