Mentor Coordinator in Frankfort, Kentucky at Kentucky State University

TITLE: Mentor Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Promising Youth Center for Excellence
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator
CLASSIFICATION: Staff – 12 Months
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
LOCATION: On-Site – Main Campus and Service Sites

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Mentor Coordinator, a 12 Month Full-Time position, will be responsible for recruiting youths and mentors, facilitating matches, and providing case-management of matches and data for a caseload of mentors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Program Director with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting mentors.Organize and facilitate mentor training.Provide training related to youth development, mentorship expectations, and program compliance.Coordinate mentor and mentee activities, including enrichment events and group sessions.Support communication between parents, youth, mentors, staff, and community partners.Coordinate and monitor the matching of mentors with youth, making adjustments as needed.Facilitate monthly mentor meetings and provide ongoing support to strengthen relationships.Meet with staff from target schools to ensure program alignment and collaboration.Assess and track youth progress in mentorship using input from mentors, families, and school staff.Involve family members in mentoring activities and encourage participation in program efforts.Maintain accurate records and documentation related to mentor-mentee interactions, attendance, and outcomes.Develop program materials and assist with ongoing project evaluation and reporting for grant compliance.Ensure program activities are conducted in a professional and inclusive manner.