Alumni College Mentor

Frontier Schools•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Alumni College Mentoring Program (ACMP) is designed to support college-ready high school graduates in their transition to and through college, addressing challenges like non-enrollment or failure to persist beyond their first or second year. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable mentoring experience. As a mentor, you will share your college experience with incoming and continuing Frontier students and support their academic and personal success. The ACMP is currently offered at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC). The program seeks caring, motivated, and dedicated Frontier alumni to serve as mentors for first- and second-year students enrolled at these institutions. This role offers flexible scheduling while providing consistent support to assigned students, referred to as “college fellows.” Mentors may earn up to $10,000 annually, depending on their assigned caseload. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. By participating, mentors contribute to a stronger, more connected Frontier community, helping to increase college enrollment, persistence, and graduation rates among Frontier graduates, and strengthening the Frontier alumni network.

Requirements

Must be a Frontier alumnus currently enrolled at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) or University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.00
Commitment to approximately 15–20 hours per month

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least 30 college credit hours at MCC or 60 college credit hours at UMKC
Prior experience in coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or advising

Responsibilities

Providing guidance on college enrollment and persistence
Delivering ongoing mentoring to promote academic and personal success
Assisting with FAFSA renewal and financial aid processes
Sharing information about scholarships, internships, and employment opportunities
Facilitating networking opportunities with fellow students and alumni
Encouraging student engagement through program incentives and recognition
Connecting students to Frontier alumni resources and benefits
Advising students on college expectations, time management, and effective study strategies
Conducting regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide support

Benefits

Strengthen your professional resume and career profile
Make a meaningful contribution to your community and future students
Build lasting professional and personal connections
Develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills through hands-on experience
Ongoing supervision and support from program staff throughout the year
Flexible Scheduling
Regular feedback to support mentor growth and effectiveness
Opportunities for professional development related to leadership and mentoring
Weekly/biweekly support and training
Mentors may earn up to $10,000 annually