College Success Mentor

IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The College Completion Mentor plays a vital role in Improve Your Tomorrow’s (IYT) mission to support young men of color in achieving their higher education and career goals. This position serves as a first point of contact for IYT College Completion students, offering one-on-one mentorship, resource navigation, and holistic support. College Completion Mentors work to support students at community colleges and universities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident
• Must be High school graduate, current college students preferred, but not required
• Have reliable transportation
• Ability to commit to meeting service hour requirements
• Passion and commitment to IYT’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Interpersonal Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Possess good organizational skills and complete tasks promptly
• Have a valid driver license (preferred), car preferred
• High school graduate, college student or college graduate preferred
• Experience working with underrepresented youth populations
• Familiarity with college admissions and financial aid processes
• You must have the availability to work one of the following shifts
• Monday: 1:30pm-5pm, Tuesday: 9:30am-2pm, Wednesday: 1:30pm-5pm, Thursday: 9:30am-2pm, Friday: 9:30am-2pm
• Monday: 2pm-5:30pm, Tuesday: 10am-2:30pm, Wednesday: 2pm-5:30pm, Thursday: 10am-2:30pm, Friday: 10am-2:30pm
• Monday: 1:30pm-5pm, Tuesday: 9:30am-4pm, Wednesday: 1:30pm-5pm, Thursday: 9:30am-4pm, Friday: OFF
• Monday: 2pm-5:30pm, Tuesday: 10am-5pm, Wednesday: 2pm-5:30pm, Thursday: 10am-5pm, Friday: OFF
• Monday: 10am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm, Wednesday: 10am-5:30pm, Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm Friday: OFF
• Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: OFF, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm OR 10am-2pm

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly one-on-one mentorship sessions to a caseload of 50–60 college students, conducted both in person and virtually.
• Support students in navigating academic challenges, financial aid, mental health resources, and overall well-being.
• Build trust-based relationships that promote persistence, self-advocacy, and career readiness.
• Provide timely information about on- and off-campus services, including tutoring, academic advising, transfer support, basic needs, and counseling.
• Refer students to appropriate IYT staff or college departments for specialized support.
• Track mentorship progress and student needs in case management systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mentorship meetings, referrals, and student engagement.
• Assist with scheduling, paperwork, and data entry to support program reporting and evaluation.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and facilitation of workshops, events, and community-building activities.
• Co-lead or support student success workshops focused on topics such as time management, financial literacy, and mental wellness.
• Represent IYT at outreach and recruitment events, particularly supporting high school-to-college transition activities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, college faculty, partner organizations, and IYT team members.
• Uphold IYT’s values in all interactions and serve as a visible and positive representative of the organization.
• Support other program needs and initiatives as assigned by team lead.

Benefits

• IYT Mentors receive a bi-weekly stipend, medical benefits (if eligible), loan deferment (if eligible), professional development, career advising, access to Alumni Network and much more!
• Upon the successful completion of the service term, IYT Mentors receive a monetary educational award.
• Earn an Education Award upon completion of program requirements
• Earn up to or between $1,565.08 to $10,000 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be applied towards qualified student loans and college expenses (pending hourly commitment). Contingent on the number of years served.
• Eligible for Student Loan Deferment and Student Loan Forgiveness (for all loans that qualify)
• Gain Career Readiness, Leadership Development training, Access to Alumni Network and Career Resource counselor and that prepare you for your career path and to be a leader
• Participate in Wellness workshops designed to support mental health, wellness, and personal empowerment.
• Access to Guaranteed admissions (only available to previous IYT members).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree