Mentoring Program Manager

MENTORING PROGRAM MANAGER About Point Foundation Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students.
We provide scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and a community of LGBTQ peers and supporters to springboard the next generation of LGBTQ leaders.
Point’s work is vital because LGBTQ students face disproportionate barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher education.
For more than 20 years, Point Foundation has empowered LGBTQ students nationwide to pursue their dreams.
Our scholars have gone on to work in nearly every field, leading change in their communities.
Mission Point empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.
Values Accountability, Authenticity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Innovation and Integrity & Trust DEI AT Point Point Foundation recognizes that LGBTQ, racial, and social injustices exist in our nation and is committed to intentionally cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of the organization.
Position Overview The Mentoring Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all aspects of Point’s group mentoring program and related projects, including the BIPOC expert coaching panel series.
Key responsibilities include developing content and resources aligned with program goals, recruiting and training volunteers, arranging and scheduling mentoring groups, tracking participation, routinely assessing and reporting program outcomes, and implementing changes as needed to enhance the program.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience designing mentoring or learning experiences that center LGBTQ, BIPOC, and first-generation college students.
This position requires an organized, detail-oriented team member that brings strong skills in developing interpersonal relationships, creative problem-solving, and project management.
Point Foundation is an energetic and collaborative work environment, and successful candidates must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt quickly to changing needs.
Reports To: Program Director, Scholar Advocacy & Enrichment Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Location: Remote Position in the following areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, New York City About Point's Mentoring Program The group mentoring program is designed to serve our growing community of Point Scholars at every level of postsecondary education, from community college through doctoral study.
The mentoring program matches small groups of Point Scholars with one or two mentors.
Each group meets (via video conference) weekly for one month and work collaboratively to support participants’ personal and professional growth.
Each mentorship group focuses on one of several pre-defined “tracks” designed to strengthen skillsets that have significant impact on LGBTQ students’ personal and professional success.
In 2023-24, mentorship tracks include authentic networking, career exploration, LGBTQ advocacy, and an introduction to purpose-driven leadership.
Using an intersectional LGBTQ lens, Point staff design a set of track-specific resources and activities that mentors can draw from to create their group’s distinctive learning experience.
Point staff also provide mentors with training and ongoing support throughout the mentoring experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management: -Oversee all aspects of the group mentoring program and BIPOC expert coaching series in line with objectives set by Chief Program Officer and Program Director -Ensure a distinctive, positive, high-impact experience for both mentors and mentees -Design and execute communication strategy that drives scholar engagement with the group mentoring program, the BIPOC expert coaching series, and related opportunities -Communicate policies and procedures, track participation, and manage compliance -Perform regular assessment of learning outcomes and program goals and propose program improvements as appropriate -Maintain accurate mentorship records in Point’s scholar database and manage online platform used for mentor/mentee engagement and group communication -Plan and execute annual series of BIPOC expert coaching discussions that speak to the intersectional experiences of Point BIPOC Scholars Content/Curriculum Development: -In partnership with the Program Director, define skillsets and learning outcomes for mentorship tracks and goals for BIPOC expert coaching discussions -Develop a distinctive, flexible curriculum and relevant resources for each mentorship track, and update curricula regularly based on assessment data and participant feedback -Design and facilitate mentor training that introduces mentors to core principles of Point’s approach to mentorship, track curriculum, group facilitation skills, and essential context for working with Point’s community of scholars Volunteer Recruitment and Management: -Collaborate with Point’s marketing and communications team to promote Point mentoring and recruit a diverse group of prospective mentors -Manage the process of vetting, onboarding, and stewarding volunteers -Ensure mentors and mentees receive appropriate information in a timely fashion and provide ongoing support to ensure effective, mutually beneficial mentoring relationships *Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION Minimum Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree OR the equivalent work experience (equivalent minimum of two years) -Professional experience related to mentorship, advising, and/or teaching of diverse populations -Professional experience designing learning experiences, curricula, or other educational content -Above average competency with Office 365 applications (e.
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, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook) -Strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new technology (examples: AirTable, Monday.
com, Canva) -Excellent written and verbal communication skills Core Competencies -Excellent time, resource, and project management skills -Skillful and effective communicator with varied internal and external stakeholders -Strong ability to collaborate with a diverse team of people with different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives -Self-starter with the capacity to work independently, prioritize tasks across multiple projects, and remain focused under pressure -Ability to manage sensitive data and maintain confidentiality -Commitment to integrity and striving for excellence General Qualifications -Passion for Point’s mission and enthusiasm about communicating the organization’s philosophy, mission, and values -Broad understanding of, or demonstrated connection to, and/or competencies working with the LGBTQ community, communities of color, and/or other historically excluded communities -Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in all areas of responsibility and across the organization -Occasional evening and weekend events will require participation Compensation & Benefits -$25-$28 per hour based on experience (annualized to approximately $52,000 - $58,240) -Employer paid medical plans (health, dental, vision) -Monthly Phone/Internet stipend ($150) -Flexible spending account -403(b) retirement plan (with 3% employer matching) -Generous vacation/sick schedule To apply: Pleas submit a cover letter and a resume in order for applicants to be considered for our staff positions.
Use your cover letter to demonstrate why you would be an ideal candidate for this position based on the job description/duties/requirements.
Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we are unable to accept phone inquiries.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those that apply before November 27, 2023.
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