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RAMP Mentoring Positions

RAMP Mentors are paid $18.00/hr (as of Aug 1, 2023) and work up to 10 hours per week. Upon successful completion of Spring 2026 Mentor Education (which is paid time!). First Year mentors are assigned a caseload of 2026-2027 first-time freshmen with whom the mentors work and support during the first year transition to Humboldt. College Based mentors are assigned to one of the academic colleges to which they are majoring, College of Professional Studies, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Natural Resources and Sciences, and support transfer students within those colleges. Mentors are actively supported and guided by the RAMP professional staff (RAMP Director and RAMP Coordinators), as well as RAMP Lead Mentors who worked as mentors the previous year.

First Year Mentors work closely with first-year, first time students, faculty and staff associated with the Cal Poly Humboldt Learning Communities and the Educational Opportunity Program (more information to come). 

College Based Mentors work closely with transfer students, faculty and staff associated with the Cal Poly Humboldt Colleges, Transfer Student Organization and the Educational Opportunity Program (more information to come). 

First Year and College Based Pathway:

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled full-time at Humboldt as an undergraduate student and have earned at least 12 units at Humboldt. Applicants must be able to commit to the full 2026-2027 academic year and be able to attend all mentor education sessions. Academic Mentors must possess: 1) a sincere commitment to serve as an honest, humble, and “real model” for students new to the college experience, 2) be in good academic standing at the time of application and during employment, and 3) a commitment to uphold the RAMP Statement of Purpose.

Preferred Qualifications: RAMP seeks to employ students with strong leadership skills, who are dependable, able to work independently, and possess a minimum semester & cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and/or are in good academic standing at the time of application. Students who can apply their own lived experiences to helping students demonstrate a basic understanding of university policies and the resources that Humboldt has to offer, and who possess strong communication and time management skills, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Please note: Students who will be starting their second year at Humboldt in Fall 2026 are encouraged to apply for the First Year RAMP pathway. Transfer students are encouraged to apply to the College Based RAMP Pathway.

Application Process*

1. Review this page and/or the job announcement carefully and then complete the digital application: 2026-2027 RAMP Employment Application Form.
   1. Paper applications available upon request
2. Answer application questions as a separate document. Please include the prompt questions. UPLOAD your answers to your application.
3. Update your resume and UPLOAD your resume to your application.
4. Make sure that all necessary documents are attached to the 2026-2027 RAMP Mentor Employment Application Form and that all electronic attachments have your first and last name in the file title.
5. Complete all sections of the 2026-2027 RAMP Mentor Employment Application Form (application, responses to application questions, and resume).
6. Applications, including all attachments are due by 12:00pm on Friday, February 13th.
   1. date subject to change

Next Steps:

1. After successfully submitting your completed application, your application will be reviewed by the RAMP selection committee, and you will be notified of the outcome a few days after the close of the application.
2. Qualified applicants will then be invited to a Hiring Paperwork Session and a Payroll Training Session. Attendance is mandatory (sessions will happen in mid-February or early March).
3. After attending the Hiring Paperwork and Payroll Training Sessions, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in Spring Mentor Education (see dates and times below).
4. Based on your engagement and participation in Spring Mentor Education, qualified candidates will be hired as a RAMP Academic Mentor (First Year OR College Based) for the 2026-2027 academic year.
   • RAMP Academic Mentors will be required to attend Fall & Winter Mentor Education sessions.

RAMP Mentor Education Commitment

Attendance at all sessions of Mentor Education are mandatory. If you have a conflict, please let us know. All dates and times are subject to change. 

Spring Mentor Education: 

Every Monday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM beginning Monday March 30, 2026, and continuing through April 27, 2026, 

AND/OR 

Every Friday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM beginning Friday April 3, 2026, and continuing through May 1, 2026

Autumn Mentor Education: Monday, August 10, 2026 thru Friday, August 21, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Autumn education will lead into regular work hours)

Winter Mentor Education: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 thru Friday, January 15, 2027 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Winter education will lead into regular work hours)

Questions? Contact RAMP in person in LIB 25 (lower Library), via phone at 707-826-4585, or via email at ramp@humboldt.edu