Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus provides Hostos students with valuable work experience, on-the-job mentoring, and professional development to promote career readiness and future job retention. Students are mentored by a faculty or staff member and develop a mindset and habits consistent with professional conduct in an office setting. This will enhance students’ preparation for the workforce and job readiness. Complementing current work-study opportunities, students are paid a competitive hourly rate of $20/hour and work a maximum of 10 hours/week with a supervisor/mentor who ensures that academic requirements are being met. Job opportunities are open to students regardless of immigration and financial aid status.
Student Eligibility: To participate in Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus students must be enrolled at least part-time and have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Goals:
- Engage students in on-campus employment that builds career readiness in a professional setting.
- Foster workplace mentoring that supports students’ academic growth and professional development.
- Improve undergraduate students’ career readiness skills to promote future job retention.
- Educate students on career planning, job search skills (resume preparation, interviews), professional etiquette, and life skills (budgeting, finance management) through attendance of professional development events.
- Promote peer bonding through group meetings.
To apply for available opportunities click one of the links below:
Program Contact: Dr. Sofia Oviedo, Research Programs Director | (718) 518-4309 | soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu
Career Development Days
Special professional development events provide skill-building workshops to support mentor/mentee relationship-building, integration of career readiness competencies, and mentees’ preparation for the workforce.
President Daisy Cocco De Filippis speaking at the first Career Development Day event.
Career Development Day - January 2024
Career Development Day - August 2023
Career Development Day featuring an employer panel.
Students participating in Career Development Day event.
Career Development Day - August 2022
(L–R) Arelys Pena Cuautle (mentor) with mentee Nicole Rosas.
(L-R) Marsha Milan Bethel (mentor) with mentees Orlando Soto, Jr. and Jahneilia Curtin.
Career Development Resources
August 2023: