Program Managers (PMs) will facilitate highimpact relationships between 80 and 100 mentee/mentor pairs by leveraging iMentors programmatic model to deepen pair relationships and help mentors guide mentees toward the goal of developing a robust postsecondary plan by high school graduation and supporting a successful transition into a postsecondary pathway. PMs will work with mentors (adultvolunteers) to position them as a goto resource for their mentee and provide individual coaching to ensure pair growth. Reporting to the Program Directors College Success PMs will facilitate weekly classroom sessions for mentees lead monthly pair events and provide individualized support for pairs. They will help develop a strong partnership at their school site and contribute to iMentors impact in the postsecondary success landscape.
The ideal candidate will have two 2 years of professional experience. They will have experience working with highschool aged youth understanding or interest in the postsecondary landscape and an interest in or experience working with adult volunteers. They will believe deeply in mentoring as a tool for youth success and be confident that with the right support a caring committed adult can build a relationship with a student and support their postsecondary journey. The candidate most closely aligned with the iMentor vision believes that every student deserves a champion and a chance to have a fulfilling postsecondary experience that leads to a financially stable career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide highquality pair support to 100 menteementor pairs
Match mentors and mentees at the beginning of each program cycle
Provide cohortlevel 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 iMentors online platform to document pair support notes and troubleshoot struggling pairs with supervisor
Create and coordinate inperson meeting opportunities for pairs to increase program participation
Ensure highquality 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 iMentors technology platform
Plan and manage monthly events at school site
Promote and facilitate mentortraining
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 postsecondary support
Work closely with partner school and internal teams to align on postsecondary 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 postsecondary preparation process
Providing cohortlevel and individual support to mentors so that pairs identify and realize postsecondary 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 schoolbased role with 34 days per week in schools 34 days per month in office
Willing and able to work 35 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 timemanagement 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 iMentors 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.
Bachelors 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
$60000 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 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 Years Day plus 67 sick days annually
Every iMentor staff member is eligible for organizationsponsored professional development workshops annually. Course offerings vary
Pretax 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 personal wellness budget through ThrivePass
TriNet marketplace where employees can access discounts on various goods and services
Program Managers receive a companysponsored iPhone & service plan as part of their core setup
$60000 $60000 a year
About iMentor
At iMentor we believe in the transformative power of mentorship as a force for good. We partner with schools in communities in which a majority of students will be firstgeneration college students. iMentor matches every 11th and 12th grade student in our high schools with a committed mentor offering each mentee regardless of background or GPA a champion for their success.
Mentors can provide students with a level of personalized support that cannot be achieved through traditional school counseling alone. Of the most recent graduating high school class 81 of students learned about a new postsecondary pathway through iMentor and 93 were accepted into college and intend to enroll. Since 1999 iMentor has served more than 42000 students and is poised to scale our model to make mentoring accessible across the country.
Our Commitment to Community Educational Access and Opportunity
Central to our mission is a dedication to creating an environment where all stakeholders including students mentors and staff feel valued and supported. We are committed to the ongoing effort and investment required to ensure that all students have access to the resources and support needed to succeed. Recognizing that historical and systemic challenges continue to impact educational outcomes we focus on addressing economic and structural barriers that affect the communities we serve.
How to Apply
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