Undergraduate MCFE Mentor

TITLE                               MOB3534 MCFE Mentor (Spring 2027)

DEPARTMENT                Office of Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence

REPORTS TO                  Lisa Alberts / [email protected]

PAY RATE $18/hour

THE OPPORTUNITY

Mentors for MOB3534 will play an integral role in supporting MCFE teams 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 MCFE students to utilize campus resources such as our Resource Librarians, Writing Center and Speech Centers and faculty.

These mentors are expected to build productive relationships with their mentees and foster professional connections with faculty members and the Undergraduate Experiential Learning team. With their current knowledge and experience in MCFE, mentors will serve as visible and positive influences for the students in their sections.

For training, support, and guidance with completing the position responsibilities, Mentors report to Lisa Alberts, the Program Specialist of Advanced Experiential Learning. This position reports under the Office of Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence. Mentors will also establish collaborative relationships with Professors Joseph Weintraub, George Lee and Lucy Turner.

EXPECTATIONS

• Relationship building
• Professionalism
• Problem-solving
• Timely and respectful communication
• Campus resource knowledge
• Uphold Babson Core Values

This is an hourly paid leadership position for the Spring 2027 semester. Contract period: January 2027-May 2027. On average, mentors work between seven and nine hours per week, which includes attending your assigned class twice per week.

• Mon/Wed | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM.... or
• Tue/Thu | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.... or
• Tue/Thu | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support current MCFE students and teams
• Help to identify resources for individuals and project groups
• Communicate between faculty and students when needed
• Assist with problem-solving conflicts
• Encourage professionalism and communication
• Coach interactions with company partners
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Successful completion of MOB3534 (MCFE)
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher at the time of applying and throughout employment.
• Ability to provide appropriate guidance to peers through active listening and open-ended questioning.
• Ability to communicate between faculty and students when necessary.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handle 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).