College Advising Mentor

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW•Sacramento, CA

2d•$2,017 - $2,017•Onsite

About The Position

The California Men's Service Challenge (CMSC) College Access Mentor is an AmeriCorps member serving a full-time term within IYT’s College Access program at an assigned high school campus under the CMSC framework. This role expands mentoring frequency, facilitates supplemental workshops, leads Jr. Mentor Fellowship and service-learning activities, supports study hall and events, and documents member-delivered service for students in grades 9th-12th — laying the foundation for long-term persistence throughout high school and beyond. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that engages individuals in paid community service with nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to meet pressing local needs. In return for their term of service, members receive a living allowance and may earn an education award upon completion.

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

Nice To Haves

Tutoring, mentorship, or youth development experience.
Bilingual in Spanish
Enrollment in or completion of a college degree program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supplemental 1:1 mentorship services that increase the frequency and intensity of support for students identified by the Mentor Specialist or Associate Program Director.
Oversee site support of the Jr. Mentor Fellowship program and monitor participant engagement, service hour completion, and program milestones to support successful fellowship completion.
Creates and facilitates supplemental workshops around academic readiness.
Provided targeted academic support for students during study hall.
Provide support and coordination for family engagement events.
Participate in quarterly family engagement moments aligned to IYT’s engagement model.
Provide coordination support for College Tours
Plan and facilitate community service activities that promote leadership development and provide meaningful service experiences for Jr. Mentor Fellows.
Observe student engagement trends during member-delivered service activities and communicate concerns to the Associate Program Director for follow-up.
Log 1:1 mentorship sessions in Salesforce.
Provide follow-up communication and outreach to parents regarding supplemental mentorships sessions and academic progress.
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.
Maintains an active and positive service presence on campus.
Participate in all IYT-required onboarding, training, and professional development sessions, including Brotherhood facilitation, mentorship practice, trauma-informed approaches to youth engagement, and Salesforce data entry.
Engage in weekly or bi-weekly coaching conversations with the Associate Program Director to reflect on mentorship quality, student engagement trends, and areas for growth.
Complete all required AmeriCorps service hours, member documentation, and reporting requirements on time and in alignment with CMSC program guidelines.
Develop core competencies in 1:1 mentorship delivery, open study hall facilitation, family engagement, and college access programming through structured IYT coaching and observation cycles.
Actively pursue growth within the IYT model with a pathway toward future full-time 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.
Contingent on the number of years served.
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