Mentoring Coordinator

Organization: Dream Project

Position Type: Hybrid (Must be located in the Northern Virginia region). Contract (20 hours per month) This role will require primarily evening and weekend hours to accommodate program activities. Preferred start date is May 19, 2025 

Salary: $35 per hour

Reports to: Executive Director

The mission of the Dream Project is to empower students whose immigration status creates barriers to education by working with them to access and succeed in college through scholarships, mentoring, and scholar, alumni, and family support.  

Position Summary

• Dream Project & Stanford Summer College Ready Bootcamp Program 

• The CTE Track Mentoring Program mentoring program  will match high school students and recent CTE scholarship recipients with a volunteer mentor to work together from June to May. Mentors provide college and scholarship application guidance to students based on their immigration status and individual circumstances. 

• Design and implement the mentoring program curriculum for college ready mentoring programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mentee needs.
• Design and implement the mentoring program curriculum for students interested in career technical education, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mentee needs.
• Identify and invite speakers for required sessions

Mentor Coordination:

• Conduct outreach to recruit mentors ensuring diverse and skilled participation.
• Develop and deliver orientation and training sessions for mentors specifically designed to enhance mentors' skills in working with first generation immigrant students 
• Provide ongoing resources and support to ensure successful relationships and program participation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving conflicts or addressing concerns.
• Match mentors and mentees based on interests, career goals, and other relevant factors to ensure effective, stable relationships.

Mentee Coordination:

• Conduct monthly  two-hour mentor training sessions and provide ongoing guidance to mentees throughout the year.
• Communicate regularly with mentors, mentees, and families via emails, texts, and calls to ensure clarity and progress.
• Check in on mentees and mentors to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and enhance rapport.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Plan special mentoring sessions, including leadership and academic workshops in collaboration with colleges and universities.
• Coordinate transportation and secure necessary permissions for off-site sessions and events.

• Administer annual surveys at the program’s end to assess effectiveness and gather feedback from mentors and mentees.
• Monitor student attendance and follow up with mentees who have unexpected absences.
• Maintain accurate records of contact information for all students, parents, and mentors.
• Track mentorship progress and maintain accurate records.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Case Management, Social Work, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience and Competencies:

• 2 years of experience in program coordination, education, counseling, mentorship, training, facilitation, or related fields.
• Familiarly with Zoom and Google Drive 
• Experience in designing and delivering training sessions or workshops is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with diverse groups of people.
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• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google documents