How to Apply to be a WISE Mentor
 WISE Mentor, Karoline Johnson, with her mentees during BRIDGE 2011 activities |
Thank you for your interest in the WISE Resident Mentor position! Click on the links below: [Qualifications] [Responsibilities] [Benefits]
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Forms: Application materials will be available Tuesday, November 12
- Application
- Mentor Recommendation Form
- Resume
- Recomendation Letter
- should be from a teacher, TA, RA, RD, etc - no family or friends
WISE Resident Mentor Qualifications
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.7 at time of application
- Maintain a GPA of 2.7 at end of spring semester
- Major in engineering or science field (includes Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture & Life Sciences, College of Sciences, Natural Resources, and Textiles)
- Will have completed a minimum of 29 credits by Fall 2013
- Experience living in a residence hall setting
- Willing to live in Lee Hall
- Good judicial standing
- Capable of working independently and in groups
- Organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of campus resources and services
- Interest in helping others!
WISE Resident Mentor Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model
- Help students become familiar with university resources, advise and refer residents to appropriate university resources as the need arises
- Help organize and facilitate study groups in the core math and science courses
- Help coordinate the WISE Speakers Series and other events as needed
- Assist with the WISE Summer Bridge Program
- Available for formal and informal interaction with students in the program
- Work with RAs and other staff to build community in the WISE Village
- Commit to working a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Attend periodic meetings with the WISE staff and Residence Life staff
- Yearly compensation package totaling $1200-1500 (Mentors will be responsible for all room charges)
- BoardBucks/All Campus Money totaling $150 per semester
- Guaranteed room assignment in Lee Hall (choose your own roommate)
- Enhanced academic focus
- Learn valuable leadership, time management, communication and teamwork skills
- Experience the satisfaction of helping others
Timeline for Application and Hiring Process
- Available January 2012
In addition to submitting your on-line application, please also send one letter of recommendation to the WISE Assistant Director, Kasey Ashton, by e-mail at kjashton@ncsu.edu.
- Your recommendation should be from a professor, advisor, employer or resident advisor who can comment on your leadership potential, your ability to serve as a positive role model (academically and socially) for other students, and your desire to help other students succeed.
- Also you are required to get a reference form filled out by your current mentor. Mentors will make sure they turn in all forms prior to the deadline.
Contact
For more information, please contact the WISE Assistant Director.