Mentoring Program Coordinator My Brother's Keeper Native American Program

At Salamanca we believe every student deserves to feel connected supported and empowered to succeed. Through our Warrior Values of Learning Excellence Respectful Relationships Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement we are committed to creating opportunities that remove barriers and elevate student voice. The Mentoring Program Coordinator for the My Brothers Keeper Native American Program plays a critical role in advancing this work - building meaningful connections fostering a sense of belonging and supporting students in reaching their full potential both in and beyond the classroom.

Position Summary

The work of a Mentoring Program Coordinator involves responsibility for planning oversight and administration of a student mentoring program with a goal toward improving both academic performance and social behavior. The incumbent is responsible for recruiting interviewing and training student and adult volunteers and monitoring their performance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the School Superintendent or a higher-level administrator.

This is a 12-month 8 hours per day non-competitive Civil Service appointment under the NYSCS HELP program. The salary will be $23.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience and in accordance with the current negotiated Consolidated Services Unit (CSU) Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and implements learning program activities with a goal toward improving the academic performance and social interactions of program participants;
• Evaluates volunteer strengths and program participants needs partnering volunteers strengths with the needs of participants;
• Conducts learning-related activities such as study classes reading activities environmental projects art and craft sessions etc;
• Schedules and monitors mentoring sessions between volunteers and students;
• Meets with an advisory committee reporting on activities and progress;
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure adequate and appropriate intervention services are appropriate for program participants;
• Evaluates programs and activities and conducts a needs assessment of program area by monitoring participation and gathering feedback from teachers volunteers and students;
• Plans and conducts training for Mentors;
• Reviews grant expenditures revenues and purchases to ensure appropriateness;
• Compiles a variety of records and reports as required including student participation and progress reports;
• May attend training sessions for purposes of enhancing and improving program services.
• Does related work as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelors degree in sociology psychology social work counseling public administration education recreation or closely related field; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associates degree including 19 credit hours in the degree fields listed previously and two (2) years experience working in youth recreation youth development character building delinquency prevention or closely related field; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience working in youth recreation youth development character building delinquency prevention or closely related field.

For Questions or To Apply

Information regarding the duties of the position can be obtained from Nicole Beaver Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services or Ext. 6823. Information regarding salary and benefits can be obtained from the Human Resources Department at or Ext. 4077.

Interested qualified persons not currently employed by the District should submit a completed application via the WNYRIC Western New York Jobs website on or before May 3 2026.

The Salamanca City Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race Color Religion Gender Age National Origin Veteran Status Disability Genetic Information or Testing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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