Mentoring Program Specialist

Hood College seeks a dynamic organized and relationship-oriented Mentoring Program Specialist to provide management education promotion and constituent relations regarding mentoring at Hood as part of the Colleges U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant Student Success in the AI Era: Advancing Retention Completion and Workforce Readiness at Hood College. This is temporary grant funded position.

Under the general direction of the Director of Career Development and Experiential Education the Mentoring Program Specialist builds enhances and supports career and professional development mentoring initiatives and opportunities by connecting students with alumni parents friends of the College faculty staff and graduate students. Program formats may include ongoing paired mentoring relationships as well as flash mentoring through the implementation of an online mentoring platform.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Development and Administration 25%

• Develop maintain and revise program procedures timelines participant guidelines communications and resources.

• Manage relationships with external vendors consultants and service providers.

• Create and update orientation and training materials for stakeholder preparation and resources to support effective mentoring relationships.

• Coordinate ongoing mentoring pairings and flash mentoring aligning activities with student needs mentor offerings and College priorities.

Mentor Recruitment and Engagement 25%

• Recruit mentors from the Hood College community including alumni parents friends of the College faculty staff and graduate students.

• Help build a diverse pool of mentors representing varied industries age demographics career paths and professional experiences.

• Communicate program expectations timelines and opportunities to prospective and active mentors.

• Liaise with Institutional Advancement as thought partners on mentor recruiting and messaging.

• Collaborate with Hood campus colleagues such as Admissions Community and Inclusivity Marketing and Communications and the Graduate School for recruiting and communicating with potential and current mentors.

Student Outreach Matching and Participation 25%

• Promote mentoring opportunities to students and explain participation options and expectations through online and social media communications published materials information sessions and in-person interactions.

• Coordinate matches on the mentoring platform based on internal algorithms in addition to student interests goals field(s) of study geography and affinity groups.

• Manage student participant onboarding and training.

• Collaborate with Hood campus partners such as Advising Student Success Residence Life Institutional Advancement Community and Inclusivity and Student Engagement for recruiting and communicating with potential and current mentees.

Relationship Support and Program Activity 15%

• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors and students providing guidance check-ins and resources.

• Help address participant questions or challenges and facilitate appropriate next steps when needed.

• Coordinate career-readiness activities utilizing mentors in group settings to present to and interact with students.

• Provide support to participants as they conclude or transition mentoring relationships.

Assessment Records and Continuous Improvement 10%

• Track participation communication and related programs and activities using mentoring platform Handshake and other analytical tools to prepare summaries and reports.

• Collect and review feedback through surveys focus groups and individual meetings.

• Use feedback and assessment findings to recommend improvements to program design accessibility participation and effectiveness.

• Represent the mentoring program in meetings and College activities as appropriate.

Weekly Work Hours: 37.5 hours; some program activities may require occasional evening or weekend availability as applicable. The position is an on-campus role.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills and a proven ability to collaborate with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education human services social sciences or related fields or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education program management career development mentoring student success volunteer engagement or a related area.

• Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to coordinate multiple activities manage priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience building relationships with students alumni employers and additional community members and constituents.

• Proficient with data analysis and reporting to various audiences.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond professionally to questions concerns and challenges.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Masters degree in higher education administration counseling human resources nonprofit administration or a related field.

• Experience coordinating mentoring volunteer career development or professional networking programs.

• Familiarity with career exploration professional skill development networking and the transition from college to work.

• Experience sourcing and recruiting participants for programs and events.

• Experience designing and facilitating workshops orientations training sessions or networking events in person or online.

• Experience working with first generation low income and other marginalized students.

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications. Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms online event tools databases or student engagement systems is preferred.

Language Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare professional correspondence program materials instructions presentations and reports. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external individuals from varied backgrounds and levels of professional experience.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and maintain accurate program records including participation data attendance and assessment results. Ability to organize and interpret quantitative information to support program evaluation and reporting.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers hands reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees students the public telephones and other office equipment.

Compensation

This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $45000 to $50000 depending on circumstances including an applicants skills and qualifications certain degrees and certifications prior job experience training and other relevant factors. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.

This benefits-eligible position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program (Title III) grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding and satisfactory performance. The position is anticipated to be funded for the duration of the five-year grant period. The Strengthening Institutions Program is supported by the Departments of Labor and Education. A total of $2.7 million for this five-year grant will be financed with federal funds.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter resumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call .

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religion or age in recruitment admission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefits or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD. 21701 (AD 308) . For complete information on Hood Colleges nondiscrimination policy please visit Experience:

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