How to Become a PASS Mentor

• Paid, professional opportunity to help other students succeed in class
• Build strong relationships with other PASS Mentors and students 
• Develop rapport with faculty
• Further develop and deepen knowledge of course content
• Develop understanding of learning styles and strategies
• Develop leadership, public-speaking, organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Be part of a great team!

Multiple skills and attributes are gained from being a PASS mentor. In fact, being a PASS mentor could be an asset to you in future employment prospects. Leadership is a noteworthy skill to put on your resume and a valuable conversation starter in an interview.  The following are skills you gain throughout your role as a PASS mentor:

• Teamwork – having the ability to work effectively with others
• Communication skills - sharing knowledge and understanding
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Planning and organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership and facilitation
• Problem solving
• Self-confidence
• Life skills

 

• Serve as a role model and resource to students.
• Support students in one-on-one, group, and/or online sessions Document sessions by ensuring students assisted logs are filled out before and after their sessions.
• Create intentional spaces where students can learn academic, communication, and transferable skills that can be used to achieve academic goals.
• Create opportunities for students to develop strong interpersonal and communication skills that will aid students in their professional and personal endeavors beyond their college experience.
• Provide a space and opportunities for students to reflect on their own values, interests, goals, and future.
• Provide a space where students can learn more about, celebrate, and honor their own identities and the identities of others in their community.
• Share campus knowledge and experience as an ECC student to assist mentees with successfully navigating academics, campus life, and resources.
• Share knowledge of how to access and take advantage of campus resources such as: Student Equity & Achievement Center, Career Center, Counseling Services, Financial Aid, Associate Student Organizations, Special Resource Center, Health Center, Math Center, library services etc.
• Submit Weekly Forms containing session summaries.
• Communicate any needs and/or student concerns to your Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your Program Coordinator.

 

PASS Mentors are hired for a maximum of 10 hours per week for the duration of the semester (16 weeks). The 10 hours are comprised of the following:

• 3-4 hours sitting in on course lectures
• 1-2 hours facilitating PASS sessions
• 2 ½-3 hours dedicated to session planning and meetings with professor
• Attending ALL regularly scheduled class lectures/meetings for the class to which they are assigned
• Modeling successful student behavior, which means being on time to class, attentive, and non-disruptive; other students look to PASS Mentors to set the standard for the class and will mirror PASS Mentors’ behavior
• Facilitating one to two PASS sessions each week for the course of the semester
• Being present, punctual, and prepared for all PASS sessions, which includes creating activities, worksheets, and games to stimulate active collaborative learning
• Always maintaining a professional attitude
• Meeting with a professor once per week
• Actively promoting PASS sessions by making in-class announcements, writing PASS session times/location on whiteboard, emailing students, etc.
• Keeping track of hours and submitting timesheets on time
• Administering surveys to the class as necessary and submitting paperwork to the PASS coordinator and/or faculty member in a timely fashion
• Handling additional administrative duties

PASS Mentors are also paid for hours attended/worked at the mandatory pre-semester orientation and training every semester they are employed.