Student Worker-Roc Nation Early Scholars Program Mentor

Summary

The Roc Nation School seeks passionate students to guide high schoolers in the Early Scholars Program as they take LIU classes in sports and music. Mentors play a critical role in providing the guidance and encouragement these students need to succeed as they transition into their college careers.

About the Roc Nation Early Scholars Program

The Roc Nation Early Scholars Program provides high school students the opportunity to earn up to twelve college credits and experience university life at LIU Brooklyn at no cost. Our mission is to close the college completion gap by preparing students for careers in sports, music, and entertainment through experiential learning and immersive industry experiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular check-ins with Early Scholars to provide support, such as escorting students to IT for portal access and assisting with course registration.
• Provide academic support as needed, helping students navigate their coursework and responsibilities.
• Join program outings to facilitate student participation and safety during immersive industry experiences such as Broadway shows and sports events.  
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment to help students integrate into the university community.
• Serve as a positive role model for high school students participating in ESP.
• Encourage students to participate in university events.

Time Commitment

Mentors are expected to support their mentees for the duration of the student's time in the program. This includes weekly meetings, attending workshops, and participating in mandatory orientation and training. Each Mentor will have approximately 10 mentees and spend about eight hours per week throughout the semester, with an overall limit of 230 hours per academic year.

Education Requirements

• Mentors must be enrolled and in good standing at LIU, demonstrating strong academic performance through their GPA and classroom engagement.
• Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
• Passion for sports, music, or entertainment with a desire to help high school students succeed.
• Prior experience in mentoring, tutoring, or leadership roles is preferred.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to high school students and foster a supportive environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Work Environment

This position is located on LIU’s Brooklyn Campus and may include responsibilities during weekend activities.

Application Process

Interested students are encouraged to submit a resume and a short personal statement explaining why they are interested in becoming a mentor and how they will contribute to the success of the Roc Nation Early Scholars Program students. The statement should discuss their interest in giving back to their community and helping high school students from diverse backgrounds succeed in college and future careers in sports and music. A letter of recommendation is encouraged, but not required

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.