Career Pathway Mentor

CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners

Part-Time | Non-Exempt | Onsite | Hourly Rate $19.00

About CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners
The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Toro Auxiliary Partners was established in 1968 to serve as a strategic partner of the university. The Auxiliary provides essential services, supports innovative programs, and enhances initiatives that are integral to the university’s educational mission.

About CSU Dominguez Hills
Founded in 1960, CSU Dominguez Hills is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The university is recognized for its rich diversity and serves as a vital educational hub for the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Its mission is to foster academic excellence and community engagement in a dynamic, metropolitan environment.

Position Summary

The Career Pathway Mentor provides technical support to academy students in the completion of coursework, pathway projects, and Career Technical Education (CTE) requirements during class and work-based learning activities. This position is located within the Centinela Valley Union High School District.

For additional information on each Career Pathway Program offered, please refer to this link.

Position Information

Employment at Toro Auxiliary Partners is on an at-will basis and can be terminated by either an employee or Toro Auxiliary Partners at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Permanent status can neither be obtained nor granted. This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited position.

Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students during classroom instruction and work-based learning activities.
• Assist students with pathway projects and assignments by offering real-time guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Model quality work by demonstrating skills and sharing project exemplars.
• Train and support students in the use of pathway-related equipment, software, and programs.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, organization, and inventory management.
• Help identify project materials, equipment, and purchasing needs.
• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding student work performance to inform final evaluations.

Qualifications/Education:

• Experience utilizing and current training in Industry-level equipment/software/programs.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units per term/semester at a 2-year or 4-year institution, or possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 to qualify for or continue employment, or demonstrate equivalent experience in the relevant career pathway industry.

Desired Experience

Successful candidates should demonstrate industry-specific experience aligned with the career pathway, as well as experience supporting secondary students in career-pathway, technical, or project-based learning environments. Candidates should be able to provide technical guidance, model high-quality work, support work-based learning activities, and assist with equipment, industry-standard tools, software, and program logistics.

Hours: Not to exceed 20 hours per week; hours vary by program and may include school-day, after-school, weekend, and school-break hours (e.g., Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, etc.).

Resume is REQUIRED!

Application Period: The review of applications will begin on May 29, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Toro Auxiliary Partners is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans:

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Toro Auxiliary Partners Human Resources Office at (310) 243-1070.

E-Verify:

This position requires new and re-hires employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in partnership with the Social Security Administration. If hired, the successful candidate will be required to furnish proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Conditions of Employment:

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated report” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for any position that the CSUDH TAP deems sensitive. Sensitive positions are those that require heightened scrutiny of individuals holding them due to the potential for harm to children. Concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk for financial loss to the CSUDH TAP or individuals in the university community. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current employees.

Employees at the CSUDH TAP on a will basis and can be terminated by either an employee or the Foundation at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Permanent status can neither be obtained nor granted.