Mentoring Program Coordinator

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Image Impact International (III) seeks a Mentoring Program Coordinator to join our all-volunteer team. The Mentoring Program Coordinator will act in a consultative role for the mentors in our cornerstone program, Mentoring 4 Impact (a two-semester certificate program that in part connects mentors with college students living with disabilities, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college). The chosen individual will act as a resource for all mentors, training newcomers as well as providing advice and perspective on a case-by-case basis. Through coaching mentors on how to approach skills enhancement, career development, and job searches, the Mentoring Program Coordinator will ensure that III mentors are well-equipped to provide these college students with a comprehensive career readiness program. In addition to coaching, the Mentor Advisor will help provide strategic direction for the program and defend and advance III’s 95% student satisfaction rate. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of career readiness programs, experience in program standardization and advancement, and an understanding of first-generation students/students living with disabilities and the obstacles they face. He or she will utilize their advising experience to successfully guide mentors in support of III’s short and long-term goals.

HANDS-ON RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY


· Provide guidance, support, and coaching to mentors (act in a consultative role)

· Facilitate and strengthen mentor commitment/engagement

· Remain up to date on mentoring and career readiness program best practices

· Help onboard new mentors

· Collect mentor feedback in order to identify themes (program strengths and opportunity areas)


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Background in student counseling, development, education, or related field is preferred

· Experience managing employees/volunteers

· Familiarity with the challenges faced by first-generation college students and/or students who are living with disabilities

· Teaching qualifications or certifications is an added advantage


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS


· Problem-solving attitude

· Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to evaluate and improve curriculums/programs

· Sound knowledge in Computer. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.


MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR TERM: One to two years

Time Commitment: Minimum of 5-10 virtual hours per month

· Please submit the following documents for consideration:

o Resume or CV

o Bio of 100-300 words using Image Impact International Bio Guidelines

o Photo

· Candidates may submit materials electronically, via Word or as a PDF to volunteer@imageimpact.org.

ABOUT IMAGE IMPACT INTERNATIONAL:

Image Impact fights for equal access to employment opportunities for college students with disabilities. We empower students to break through workforce barriers and open doors with our career readiness and mentoring programs.