Part-Time, Early Childhood Career Mentor (Downtown Campus)

Monroe Community College • Rochester, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Based in the Education and Human Services Department at Monroe Community College’s Downtown Campus, the Early Childhood Career Mentor engages community members who may be interested in a career in early childhood education and supports them through the college admissions process. The position travels throughout Monroe and adjacent counties to lead in-person recruitment events and hosts virtual events for individuals and organizations throughout New York State.

The role contacts community organizations to arrange information sessions about career advancement pathways in early childhood education, schedules follow-up appointments with interested community members, and guides prospective students through the application process. It also plans and participates in department and college-wide recruitment events, collaborates with admissions, advising, financial aid, and other departments to support student onboarding, and develops and manages marketing materials and platforms promoting MCC education programs.

The position is temporary and part-time, scheduled for 21 hours per week across three days between Monday and Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Days are negotiable, and occasional evening appointments may be required. Work is primarily in an office setting with local travel. Remote work outside New York State is generally not authorized, though limited short-term exceptions may be approved for business or operational needs. The hourly salary is $24.75.

Requirements

• Experience working in childcare, early childhood education, or college admissions.
• Experience in program planning, team collaboration, and administration.
• High level of written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Evidence of leadership capabilities and commitment to continued professional growth.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CDA Certification or NYSED Early Childhood Certification.
• At least two years of experience in a community college environment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Contact childcare centers, schools, recreation centers, libraries, faith-based centers, and neighborhood organizations to arrange in-person or virtual information sessions for staff about career advancement pathways in early childhood education.
• Schedule in-person and virtual follow-up appointments with community members interested in MCC education programs and guide them through the application process.
• Plan and participate in department and college-wide recruitment events.
• Collaborate with departments across MCC, including admissions, advising, and financial aid, to ensure a smooth student onboarding process.
• Develop and manage marketing materials and platforms to promote MCC education programs.
• Travel throughout Monroe and adjacent counties for in-person recruitment events and host virtual events for individuals and organizations throughout the state.
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct and contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintain technological competencies used by the College, commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college, and pursue professional growth, including ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed