College Access Mentor

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW • Stockton, CA

5d • $2,176 - $2,206 • Onsite

About The Position

Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) is seeking a College Access Mentor Specialist to serve as the primary relationship-builder and college-going culture anchor for students in grades 6-8. This full-time, single-site leader will deliver bi-weekly mentorship, identity-centered programming, open study hall, and family engagement to build a foundation for students' success through high school and into college. The Mentor will own the site culture, lead programming, and be a consistent adult presence for students.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of IYT.
• Ability to self-motivate to achieve results.
• A multi-tasker with a solid ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results.
• Excellent communication and management skills that can both inspire and push others to accomplish their goals.
• Ability to operate with an appropriate, responsible level of transparency and vulnerability, engendering confidence and trust.
• Must meet all AmeriCorps eligibility requirements (U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status; background check).
• Patience, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm for working with middle or high school-age youth.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Enrollment in or completion of a college degree program preferred.
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Nice To Haves

• Tutoring, mentorship, or youth development experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 mentorship sessions focused on identity, belonging, brotherhood, confidence, study habits, and college aspiration.
• Facilitate Brotherhood programming and Member Development Workshops aligned to the assigned site model.
• Build trusting, consistent relationships with students that support long-term IYT engagement.
• Support open study hall or structured academic support time as directed by the Associate Program Director.
• Provide targeted transition support for 8th graders entering high school.
• Conduct family touchpoints after mentorship sessions, centering on student strengths and progress.
• Participate in the planning and execution of the family engagement quarterly touchpoints/moments (Q1 Orientation/Welcome, Q2 Milestone, Q3 Mid-Semester, Q4 Celebration).
• Log all mentorship sessions, programming attendance, and family touchpoints in Salesforce within 24 hours.
• Track student engagement trends and surface concerns to the Associate Program Director in a timely manner.
• Capture and submit regular site content — photos, short videos, student stories, and impactful program moments to the Associate Program Director, with all required consent and release documentation on file.
• Support the 8th grade pipeline handoff process by ensuring student data, engagement history, and relationship context are transferred to the High School College Advising Mentor Specialist.
• Maintain a consistent, visible, and positive IYT presence on campus every scheduled service day, serving as a reliable adult anchor for students in the program.
• Support daily site logistics including student sign-in, space setup for study hall, and coordination with school staff on scheduling and student access.
• Assist with attendance capture during structured programming days and flag students who were absent or disengaged to the Associate Program Director for follow-up.
• Uphold IYT's Brotherhood culture in all interactions with students, school staff, families, and community partners — modeling the values and identity of the program at all times.
• Notify the Associate Program Director promptly of any school-level concerns, scheduling conflicts, or barriers that affect daily program delivery.
• Participate in all IYT-required onboarding, regional training, and professional development sessions covering mentorship delivery, Brotherhood facilitation, trauma-informed practice, family engagement, and Salesforce documentation.
• Engage in regular coaching and observation cycles with the Associate Program Director to build and refine core mentorship and facilitation competencies.
• Complete all AmeriCorps service hours, timesheets, and member reporting requirements on time and in accordance with program guidelines.
• Reflect on student engagement trends, personal growth as a mentor, and areas for skill development through structured check-ins with the Associate Program Director.
• Engage with IYT's model as a learning experience with a pathway toward future FTE employment within IYT upon successful completion of the service term.

Benefits

• Living allowance
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of the service term. This Award can be applied towards qualified student loans and college expenses.
• Medical benefits (if eligible)
• Student loan deferment (if eligible)
• Professional development & career advising
• Access to IYT Alumni Network
• Wellness and mental health workshops
• Professional development and training through IYT and AmeriCorps
• Guaranteed admissions (for former IYT students)
• Pathway to future full time employment within IYT

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED