University Partners Course Mentor, Fashion/Business

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Job Description

Please note:

Applicants are preferred to have education and/or experience in Fashion and/or Business
Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan North America which is a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Kaplan University Partners

Course Mentor, Part-Time

About Kaplan University Partners

Kaplan University Partners provides pre-college students with exceptional, career-minded enrichment/certificate programs taught online by world-class experts.

Students will receive guidance from mentors who will provide encouragement and direction on assignments, inspire and motivate students to succeed and offer brainstorming and ideation help as students prepare for their final project. Students may range from middle school students to working professionals.

About the Course Mentor Role

Kaplan University Partners (KUP) is seeking part-time Fashion/Business mentors to precollege students enrolled in online programs. Course mentors will engage and support students throughout the course. Mentors also provide support and encouragement at predetermined moments throughout the course, and using digital messaging tools via Canvas inbox. Finally, mentors advise and guide students on course assignments.

In preparation for the role, mentors will complete a paid training program (3 hours of self-paced modules and exercises as well as a live component), receive support from KUP staff, and both give and receive support as part of the course mentor team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide async guidance, feedback and answer questions
Review course assignments, provide direction and answer questions
Answer ad hoc questions throughout the course session
Brainstorm and ideate with students on their final project idea(s)
Be familiar with all course material
Check-in with the program staff at specified periods
Report back on student engagement as requested

Time Commitment:

Approximately 3-10+ hours per week of async engagement, feedback and small operational tasks
Time commitment will vary based on number of students assigned and is expected to be heavier during the summer months (May - August)

Qualifications:

Strong passion for course related topics
Experience working with adolescents/teens ages 13-17 from diverse geographical and socio-economic backgrounds
Passion for helping others achieve their goals with an emphasis on delighting and engaging students
Ability to work in the absence of direct supervisory relationships
Demonstrated ability to learn and work in digital communications platforms such as email, Zoom, Google Hangouts or Canvas
Pass background check
Authorization to work in the United States
Applicants preferred have knowledge or experience in Fashion/Business
Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan Test Prep which is a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

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The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

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Employee

Job Functional Area

Tutors

Business Unit

00072 Kaplan Test Prep

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