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Transition Mentor Role Description
Transition Mentors work to support a group of approximately ten first-year students on a weekly basis throughout Term One, delivering ten group sessions in person (one session per week) following set session plans. Mentors act as a key contact for support and signpost student services that first-year students require. Transition Mentors also plan and deliver their own sessions where relevant.
Person Specification
In order to be a Transition Mentor you will need:
- Excellent personal organisation
- Supportive and non-judgmental attitude
- Organised, reliable and responsible
- Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills
- Able to work well in a team and support academic discussions in a collaborative manner
- Enthusiasm for UCL and your degree programme
- Ability to observe and follow set procedures and guidance
- Familiarity with your department and UCL, with the ability to signpost mentees to sources of support
Duties and Responsibilities
To be a Transition Mentor, you will be expected to:
- Complete the compulsory online Training Module
- Take part in the compulsory training workshops in September 2023
- Attend a 'Meet Your Mentor' session during Induction Week. You must be available for induction week to be selected to work on the programme
- Deliver 10 hours of in-person mentoring sessions with a group of around 5-15 first year students.
- Communicate with your mentees and respond to queries and questions
- Communicate with your Senior Mentor on a weekly basis to provide a summary of how your sessions are going
- Attend two group meetings with your Senior Mentor during the course of the term
- Plan mentoring sessions with appropriate activities and discussions, making use of resources provided
- Keep accurate attendance records for each session as outlined by the Transition Team