WHAT IS A MID-YEAR MENTOR POSITION?
Occasionally, Mentor positions that are offered to students during our selection
process are vacated for various reasons (i.e., study abroad opportunities, family
crisis, etc.) These positions may become available
at any point during the 2009-10 academic year.
Candidate files are only reviewed as vacancies become available... see FAQs below.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have at the time of application:
*Successfully completed 12 MSU credit hours.
*Lived in an MSU residence hall for at least ONE semester
(summer excluded).
*At least a 2.75 cumulative MSU grade point average which must be maintained
during the period of employment.
*Applicants must submit their last completed grade report.
CONDITIONS FOR MID-YEAR EMPLOYMENT:
· First semester Mentors may NOT student teach or hold internships. After
the first semester, experiences which will take the Mentor away from his/her
building for significant time blocks are discouraged, and must be approved by
the Hall Director and Area Director before they are accepted.
· Mentors MUST be enrolled in classes each semester and be making progress
towards a degree.
· If offered a position, you will be expected to attend staff training.
· If hired in the fall, candidates are expected to carry out the position until the end of Spring semester, 2010. Candidates who are not planning on enrolling for spring 2010 will not be considered.
For more information about the Mentor position, please click and read the following:
Mentor
Job Description
Expectations of Residence Life Staff
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Is there a interview process on a specific date that I need to go through?
Answer: Interviews take place as vacancies occur; there is not a formal process on a certain date. Directors will choose candidates they wish to interview and set up interview dates as needed. If you did go through the assessment center previously, there is a place to indicate this on the application.
Question: How is my application reviewed?
Answer: All files are kept in a "holding" file in the Residence Life Central Office until there is a vacancy. Hall Directors will review application
materials throughout the course of the year as vacancies occur in their building. You will be notified directly by the Hall Director if they wish to interview
you for their position.
Question: I'm currently going through my first semester at MSU, can I apply?
Answer: Not at this time... however, you will be eligible to apply as soon as you have one semester in a MSU residence hall, and can provide a MSU grade report at the end of the semester.
Question: How long is my application on file for a mid-year position?
Answer: Applications will be considered until mid-February 2010.
Question: If I fill out a mid-year application and I am not picked up for 09-10 positions, am I automatically considered for Fall 2010 positions?
Answer: No! You must go through the new selection process for 2010-11 positions... applications will be available November 9, 2009.
Question: If hired, will my financial aid be affected?
Answer: Yes
- Financial Aid does factor in your room and board as compensation. For further Financial
Aid questions, please call their office at 517-353-5940 or view their website at http://www.finaid.msu.edu/ and click the Resident Mentor button for more info.
Question: If I'm offered a position, will I be able to get out of my residence hall Housing contract?
Answer: If you are offered a position, Housing will transfer your assignment.
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NOTE: The application process below is for the 2009-10 academic year only. If you would like to be considered for Fall 2009-2010 positions, you must complete the application that will be available this November.
TO APPLY:
We will need these items in order for your application to be considered:
1. Attach a copy of your resume to: DRLjob@msu.edu or bring to G55 Wilson. Indicate in the subject line of your email that this is for a Mentor position.
2. Submit a copy of your grade report from Spring or Summer 2009 (or most recent completed grade report).
3. Submit the online application... click here for Application.
Questions... please call Residence Life at 517-353-3780 or email us at reslife@msu.edu.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.