Kaplan University Partners at Kaplan

Job Details

Job Type

Part-time

Remote

Benefits

Paid training

Full Job Description

Job Title

Kaplan University Partners – Course Mentor for Parsons Luxury Fashion

Job Description

Please note:

• Applicants must be Alumni or Current Students of Parsons School of Design or Parsons Paris fashion programs.
• Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan Test Prep which is a U.S.based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Kaplan University Partners on behalf of The New School & Parsons Paris

Course Mentor, Part-Time

About Kaplan University Partners & The New School & Parsons Paris

The New School is collaborating with Kaplan University Partners to provide precollege students with exceptional, career-minded enrichment/certificate programs taught online by world-class experts from The New School and industry.

About The Course

The Parsons Paris Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury course provides pre-college students with insider access to the fashion and luxury industries over the course of 2-4 weeks. Students study fashion history, learn how trends are created, and explore how the industry is ever-evolving through social media influencers, sustainability best practices, experiential luxury, and more. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of many business concepts and their applications to the world of fashion and luxury.

Role Description

Kaplan University Partners (KUP) is seeking Parsons School of Design and Parsons Paris students and alumni to act as part-time mentors to precollege students enrolled in online programs. Course mentors will engage and support students throughout the course. Mentors also provide support and encouragement at predetermined moments throughout the course, using group online video conferencing and digital messaging tools such as email, chat, or SMS. Finally, mentors advise and guide students on course assignments.

In preparation for the role, mentors will complete a paid training program (self-paced modules and exercises as well as a live component), receive support from KUP staff, and both give and receive support as part of the course mentor team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide async guidance, feedback and answer questions
• Lead group sessions with students to review progress, ask key questions and ensure course progress
• Review course assignments, provide direction, and answer questions
• Answer ad hoc questions throughout the course session
• Brainstorm and ideate with students on their final project idea(s)
• Be familiar with all course material
• Promote and encourage student course progression and time management
• Check-in with the program staff at specified periods
• Report back on student engagement consistently and as requested

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 3 hours per week of mentor-led live group student interaction for the duration of the course (course lengths vary)
• Approximately 1 hour per week of async engagement, feedback, and small operational tasks*
• time commitment will vary based on the number of students assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for all aspects of course subject matter
• Experience working with adolescents/teens ages 13-17
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals with an emphasis on delighting and engaging students
• Strong interest and undergraduate-level proficiency in the subject area
• Ability to work in the absence of direct supervisory relationships
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work in digital communications platforms such as email, Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Canvas
• Pass background check
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must be Alumni or Current Students of Parsons School of Design or Parsons Paris fashion programs.
• Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan Test Prep which is a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Tutors

Business Unit

00072 Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.

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