OIM Student Mentor

TITLE                                 OIM Student Mentor

DEPARTMENT                  OIM - Operations Information Management Division

REPORTS TO                    Nathaniel Trotman - ntrotman@babson.edu

PAY RATE                          $15/hour              

THE OPPORTUNITY

Mentors for OIM will play an integral role in supporting faculty and students each semester. The focus of this leadership role is peer support for learning and integration with the Babson Community. Mentors will assist with developing students’ professionalism skills and navigating communication between students, company partners, and faculty. Mentors will encourage students to utilize campus resources such as our Resource Librarians, Writing Center, and Speech Centers. They will also aid in the technical aspects of the course they are assigned to.

These mentors are expected to build productive relationships with their mentees and foster professional connections with faculty members and the OIM division coordinator. With their current knowledge and experience, mentors will serve as a visible and positive influence for the students in their sections.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support current students and teams

Coaching on interactions with company partners

Encourage professionalism and communication

Assist with problem-solving conflicts

Communication between faculty and students when needed

Help to identify resources for individuals and project groups

Aid in the creation of an environment that embodies relationship building, professionalism, problem-solving, and timely, respectful communication. Utilize campus resources and uphold Babson's core values.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Mentors report to Nathaniel Trotman, Division Coordinator of OIM, and their respective faculty members. This position reports under the Operations and Information Management Division. Mentors will also establish collaborative relationships with Professors Kathy Dean, Clare Gillan, Ruth Gilleran, G. Shankar, Dan Rice, and Sal Parise.

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Successful completion of OIM 2000 during the most recent year and received a strong grade in the course.

Ability to direct students to different campus services as needed (Math, Writing and Speech Resource Center, Resource Librarian, Health Services, CAPS, etc.)

Ability to communicate between faculty and students when necessary.

Ability to provide appropriate guidance to peers through active listening and open-ended questioning.

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher at the time of applying and throughout employment.

Able to commit up to 45 hours of student support during the semester

Is available during their assigned class and able to attend fifteen hands-on sessions.

Is comfortable mentoring the hands-on use of digital technology

Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.  

Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).