Directions Program Mentor

Doane University
Crete, NE 68333, USA
$243 weekly

Job Description

Position Title

Department

Career, Leadership, and Service

Job Location

Crete, NE (68333)

Supervisor

Quint Geis

quinton.geis@doane.edu

402-826-8501

Purpose of Job

Responsible for helping students navigate their first year at Doane as a member of the Directions cohort. Support students in their transition to Doane, facilitate conversations about leadership, and guide students towards resources that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom. Directions mentors do not need to be current members of the Directions cohort.

General Description and Duties

Meet with two first-year Directions students once per week during the fall and spring semesters.
Facilitate a 30-minute discussion each week with your mentees.
Fill out weekly discussion guides with notes about your meetings.
Attend Directions Mentor trainings (5 hours Fall semester, 1 hour Spring semester)
Meet with the CLS Staff and the Head Mentor twice per semester.
Attend required Spring Student Leadership Training (Sunday, April 26th)

Special Skills or Knowledge Required

Desire to enhance the college experience of a younger student
Active listening skills
Skilled in one-on-one communication
Time management and critical thinking skills

Total Weekly Hours Required

1 hour per week, stipend of $243 per semester

Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

STU135

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Review Start Date

03/06/2026

Open Date

01/26/2026

Close Date

03/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is part of Fall 2026/Spring 2027 SLRSTA (Student Leadership, Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Awards). For more information, see: https://web.doane.edu/current-students/SLRSTA

Timeline:

January 26, 2026 – Applications Open
March 6, 2026 – Applications Due (Priority Review)
March 13, 2026 – Extended Application Date
March 22 – April 3, 2026 – Interviews Take Place
April 9, 2026 – Notifications Sent
April 26, 2026 – Mandatory Student Leadership Summit

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2334

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