Summer Venture in Business Mentor - 24390BR
Summer Venture in Business Mentor
Summer Venture in Business Mentor
Department:
Business
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
S-Student
Position Overview
Summer Venture in Business is a pre-college summer academy housed in the University of Kansas School of Business for underrepresented ethnic minority students in high school and/or potential first-generation college students who are interested in business. Applicants are rising 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students. All participants will receive a scholarship that covers the general cost of the program and the application process for attendees is competitive. The goal of this three-day program is to familiarize high school students with aspects of the college experience in and out of the classroom. It will serve as a pipeline program for students to access academic resources and opportunities at KU. In addition to exposing participants to business topics, Summer Venture aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge for applying to the university, succeeding in college, and prospering in their careers.
Job Description
Summer Venture in Business Mentors will be responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of Summer Venture in Business activities, supervising program participants, serve as leaders to program participants by providing information on college life, the transition from high school to college, as well as their experiences as a KU student. Mentors will also be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks associated with the delivery of the Summer Venture in Business program. Mentors will be asked to contact SVB applicants to confirm their attendance, serve on program panels about their experience as KU students, and lead students in evening activities and the completion of participants’ poster presentations.
SVB Mentors will need to be available beginning April 24th, 2023, through the end of the Summer Venture in Business program ending on June 16th, 2023. Mentors will be expected to stay in campus housing and accompany participants to all SVB activities. All housing expenses and meals during the SVB program will be provided by the KU School of Business Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging office.
Compensation:
SVB Mentors will be paid with a $9/hour. Meals and housing costs during the SVB event are provided by the program. Mentors in the KU School of Business will also receive e-points that will count towards graduation.
SVB Mentors will need to be available beginning April 24th, 2023, through the end of the Summer Venture in Business program ending on June 16th, 2023. Mentors will be expected to stay in campus housing and accompany participants to all SVB activities. All housing expenses and meals during the SVB program will be provided by the KU School of Business Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging office.
Compensation:
SVB Mentors will be paid with a $9/hour. Meals and housing costs during the SVB event are provided by the program. Mentors in the KU School of Business will also receive e-points that will count towards graduation.
Required Qualifications
- Students of all majors and levels are encouraged to apply
- Must be a KU student, enrolled in at least six credit hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Business students are preferred, but it is not a required qualification.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Submit online application and resume
Contact Information to Applicants
Dyamond Ross, dyross@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
9.00 per hour
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8hrs/week plus all day 6/11-6/16
Anticipated Start Date
24-Apr-2023