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COCC lists this Symposium Mentor 2026 opportunity in bend, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Symposium Mentor 2026
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nPosition Details
nPosition Information
nPosition Title Symposium Mentor 2026
nClassification Title Temporary PT
nHourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $1350 - $1950 Stipend (see department specific below for tiers)
nClose Date
nOpen Until Filled Yes
nOpen Until Filled Notes Open until filled
nPosition Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly
nInstructor Status Not applicable
nOvertime Eligible Non-Exempt
nFLSA Status
nCampus Location Bend
nPrimary Purpose
nServe as a mentor to high school students during the Summer Symposium: 5-day, 4-night program at the COCC Bend campus.
nDates of program: June 21-25, 2026 – with required additional training sessions prior, dates TBD .
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities
nnnSupervise students throughout symposium making sure students meet expectations, monitoring behavior, encourage participation and develop leadership skills.
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nnParticipate in and/or lead all activities while providing guidance to students.
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nnAssist Coordinators with all logistics including check in/check-out, material distributions, student registration preparations, calling students for confirmations, etc.
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nnServe as a mentor/leader to address/listen to student concerns.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nDepartment Specific
nTier 1: New mentor $1350
nTier 2: Returning mentor $1650
nTier 3: Lead mentor: $1950
nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
nIndividuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
nnnKnowledge and skill in working effectively within diverse communities.
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nnInteract professionally with students, families, professors, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
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nnExcellent communication skills and ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups.
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nnExperience with email, Internet, word-processing, and spreadsheets (preferably experience with MS Office Suite products).
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nnDemonstrated experience in leadership activities.
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nnStrong skills in working effectively in a team environment.
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n nErgonomic Requirements
nWork will be performed in and out of classroom settings. Mentors are required to stay on campus for the entire duration of the program. There will be optional but encouraged physical components of the symposium including but not limited to hiking, swimming, walking, climbing stairs, sitting, singing, dancing, etc. Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
nMinimum Requirements
nnnHigh School diploma or GED
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nnCurrent or recent COCC student, and/or college student from other regions
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nnKnowledge of working with diverse student populations
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nnAdherence to the COCC Drug Free Workplace Policy G-32-6 – see below
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n nEquivalency Statement
nThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
nPreferred Qualifications
nnnBilingual in English and Spanish.
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nnPrevious experience with college preparatory programs at COCC or other institutions
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n nEEO Statement
nThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at or the Vice President for Student Affairs at .
nThis policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
nIn support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
Worksite address
bend, OR, 97707, US
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