Graduate Mentor -- Career Pathways Program

The Center for Career Design and Development seeks graduate student mentors for their Career Pathways Mentoring Program Student Assistant Specialist. The Career Pathways Mentoring Program pairs a Graduate Mentor with four undergraduate students to help support their academic and professional aspirations. Mentorship is expected to help undergraduate students understand the value of finishing their degrees as a path to a career.

We strongly encourage graduate students from across The New School to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Available to meet with mentees — 4 meetings per month (in person or remote)

• The first meeting with mentee must be in person

• Available to attend in person and support two group meetings over a catered lunch, one at the beginning of the program and one at the end

• Responsible for encouraging your mentee and offering guidance as appropriate; steering mentee to university resources as needed; communicating concerns with pilot program co chairs as necessary

• Participation in an 8-Hour Asynchronous Peer Mentoring Certificate program will be required (provided) prior to the start of the semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student in good standing

• Completion of at least one semester of full time study

• Graduation date no earlier than May 2026

• GPA equal to 3.5 or higher

• Approachable, friendly, supportive, desire to and able to provide guidance

• Knowledge of university resources

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Split – Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour; 5 hours per week Fall and Spring Semesters

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS * (if applicable)

Application Materials

● Résumé or CV

● Cover Letter that explains in your own words why you would make a good mentor to undergraduate students

• To be considered, please submit your completed application no later than  August 14, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

Graduate Mentor is paired with four undergraduate students to help support their academic and professional aspirations. Mentorship is expected to help undergraduate students understand the value of finishing their degrees as a path to a career.