We are hiring! The Cutting Edge Program offers a variety of mentoring roles (see list below), supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Wages range from $11.25 to $12.50 per hour. Interested? Contact us at cuttingedge@edgewood.edu!

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MENTORS - The purpose of this support is to promote inclusion and involvement of students in the program both on-campus and in the community. Mentors in this role encourage students to participate in a variety of activities while also advising students to make safe weekend plans. Mentors might also host on or off campus social events.

COURSE COACHES - This support is designed to provide students with academic mentoring while in college. This role also works with students in the program outside of class to monitor assignment completion, assist with the breakdown of tasks, and help with exam preparation.

HEALTH & WELLNESS MENTORS - These mentors support students in the program in the areas of health and well-being. They hold weekly sessions on the topics of wellness, mindfulness, and/or fitness. Some mentors also work one-on-one with students on specific goals in the fitness center.

INDEPENDENT LIVING MENTORS - Mentors in this role promote independence in the student’s living space through weekly skill development sessions. Sessions may focus on topics such as time management, interpersonal relationships, and activities of daily living (laundry, hygiene, cleaning, cooking, budgeting, grocery shopping, etc.).

JOB COACHES - In this mentoring role, peers guide students in their internship experiences on-campus. This may include modeling job tasks, professionalism, and appropriate workplace behaviors. They may also help the student communicate with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.