RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high-quality pair support to ~100 mentee-mentor pairs
- Match mentors and mentees at the beginning of each program cycle
Provide cohort-level and individualized coaching for mentors to better support and build relationships with their mentees
Lead targeted case management support for pairs to ensure they meet programmatic outcomes and participation requirements
Use data to determine which pairs may need additional support or program interventions
Utilize iMentor’s online platform to document pair support notes and troubleshoot struggling pairs with supervisor
- Create and coordinate in-person meeting opportunities for pairs to increase program participation
- Ensure high-quality curricular engagement
- Lead multiple classroom sessions per week for mentees at partner school locations
Ensure mentees and mentors exchange deep and meaningful correspondence on a weekly basis via iMentor’s technology platform
Plan and manage monthly events at school site
Promote and facilitate mentor-training
- work with manager and Associate Director of High School Partnerships to develop deep partnerships with school staff and administrators to support programmatic/curricular outcomes
- Provide robust and targeted post-secondary support
- Work closely with partner school and internal teams to align on post-secondary goals and support strategies for students and mentors
Document all support provided and maintain high quality, timely notes on progress of all pairs
Use class sessions and events to build college and career aspiration and help them navigate the post-secondary preparation process
- Providing cohort-level and individual support to mentors so that pairs identify and realize post-secondary goals
- Other Responsibilities
- Communicate weekly with mentors via email
Track weekly class attendance and monthly event attendance
Attend weekly Grade Team Meeting and monthly program team and regional team meetings (in person/each week)
Attend ongoing Program Manager trainings
Comply with all iMentor safety policies (consent forms, safety escalation protocol, logging safety notes/incidents, monitoring pair communication)
- Other role aligned duties as assigned by supervising manager
- ROLE LOGISTICS & REQUIREMENTS
- This is a school-based role with 3-4 days per week in schools and 4 days per month in office
Willing and able to work 3-5 evenings per month
- Able to travel throughout the region to staff events and trainings on some weeknights; transportation not provided
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) + years of professional experience in youth development, education and/or volunteer engagement
A deep belief in the power of mentoring to help students achieve their highest aspirations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to have tough conversations
Strong organization and time-management skills
Ability to look at data, understand its implications, and identify next steps
Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment
Experience and comfort with facilitation of classroom sessions and events
Experience and comfort working with high school students, school staff, and adult volunteers
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
College access programming or volunteer management a plus
Knowledge of regional community, school culture and state college landscape a plus
Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset and demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity across the iMentor community.
Bachelor’s degree required
Our organization works in partnership with district public schools across the country. In doing so we must meet all compliance requirements of those districts including background checks.
iMentor is committed to ensuring healthy and safe environments for our staff, mentors, and the students we serve. In order to fully comply with the NYC Vaccine mandate, all iMentor employees (regardless of role or region) are required to be fully vaccinated priority to their start date. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $62,000 annual salary
Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage
401K match up to 4%
PTO: Summer Vacation Benefit (multiple weeks of program shutdown in July during which Program Managers do not report to work), Spring Break week off, 13 paid holidays + your birthday + one floating holiday, iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 7 sick days annually,
Every iMentor staff member is eligible for organization-sponsored professional development workshops annually. Course offerings vary
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans
1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing, plus a $200 annual personal wellness budget through ThrivePass
TriNet marketplace where employees can access discounts on various goods and services
Program Managers receive a company-sponsored iPhone & service plan as part of their core set-up