Directions Program Mentor

Position Information Position Title Directions Program Mentor Department Career, Leadership, and Service Job Location Crete, NE (68333) Supervisor Quint Geis 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 21 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Review Start Date 03/06/2026 Open Date 01/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes 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: Timeline: * January 26, 2026 - Applications Open * March 6, 2026 - Applications Due * 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 Supplemental Questions