Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Promise Parent Academy Mentors (Non-teaching)

Department Cornwall Ctr Metro Studies

Salary Annual Salary

Posting Summary 

The Parent Mentor Academy (PMA) is an initiative of the Joseph C. Cornwall Center at Rutgers University-Newark. PMA is a two-generation program that aims to develop community residents as mentors to improve student educational outcomes and improve school-community relationships in Newark, NJ. The program trains and deploys mentors to provide academic support to primary-aged students. For the 2023-2024 academic year, mentors will read with children, practice academic activities, and provide instructional support.

Parent Academy participants are professionals who will provide academic and attendance support to students in the Fairmount section of Newark.

Position Status 

Posting Number 23FA0861

Posting Open Date 08/17/2023

Posting Close Date 04/30/2024

Minimum Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of elated experience depending on the duties to be performed.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience required

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCandidates must complete training provided by the Cornwall Center prior to starting the position.

• must complete all training provided by the program
• must be able to communicate orally and in written form
• must have a passion for working with youth
• must exhibit professionalism
• must be able to keep detailed records
• must have basic computer skills
• must have access to a computer
• must be able to maintain confidentiality

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Special Instructions to Applicants 

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/209154

Campus Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details 

Elementary schools in Newark, NJ