City : Surrey, BC

Category : 2003-Entertainment Arts

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Dean or designate.

SUMMARY

The Mentor is responsible for supporting and providing feedback to students of the assigned projects as provided at the start of term. Mentors provide weekly feedback, guide students in their field of expertise.

Mentors are expected to do a total of 13 weekly mentoring sessions with students and the sessions are scheduled during weekdays (generally after regular work hours), and potentially on
Saturdays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans/schedules weekly mentoring sessions with the faculty member or program coordinator as required
• Provide students with weekly feedback on their projects
• Help students to scope, plan, and execute their projects
• Encourage and motivate students through constructive feedback
• Records student attendance
• Submits reports and records, including final grade breakdown, and attendance registers on time and in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Sets and models a high standard of professional behaviour and appropriate appearance
• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the university
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
• Participates in scheduled meetings and appropriate university-related activities as requested by the Dean or designate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Demonstrable familiarity and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation/3D Modelling
  • Game Development
  • Video Production
• A minimum of one accredited published movie, game, or app title and/or 3 years of industry experience in an appropriate area of development
• Relevant degree/diploma is advantageous
• Experience working with and teaching students is advantageous

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply university, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency

The hourly rate is $60/hour, inclusive of all the in lieu benefits.

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.