COLE501: Program Instructors Mentoring program Advisor

JerseySTEM; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inspiring organization dedicated to bridging the STEM education gender gap. This pro-bono volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to mentor and guide aspiring educators, providing them with essential skills in resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development. As a Program Instructors Mentoring Program Advisor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of underrepresented middle school girls by empowering instructors through hands-on support and resources. If you're passionate about STEM education and have the drive to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mentoring or educational roles.
• Ability to work in a virtual organization using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement a mentoring program for volunteer instructors.
• Provide mock interviews and resume reviews for candidates.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Building

Problem Solving

Event Planning

Outreach Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

G-Suite

Slack

Jira

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls.

The Program Instructors Mentoring Program Advisor provides subject matter expertise to the program lead in topics of resume writing, LinkedIn profile development, interview skills, and job search strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement a mentoring program for volunteer program instructors that provides support in personal and professional development.
• Provide additional professional resources to instructor candidates by offering mock interviews for internships, resume reviews, and professional advice for life post-graduation.
• Work with and train recommended mentors to provide mentoring services to participants.
• Routinely communicate with instructors to ensure they are fully engaged in the program.
• Liase with mentors on a routine basis to ensure satisfactory delivery of services.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a Brand Ambassador to expand JerseySTEM’s footprint and build the brand.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates.
• Ensure participants in Federal Work Study are tracking hours appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap.
• Strong leadership/team building skills.
• Resourceful, can-do attitude.
• Experience with universities and college campuses.
• Outreach experience preferred.
• Experience leading a function (i.e. team, department manager, etc.) and managing others is desirable.
• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, Salesforce).

Preferred

• Proven ability to work effectively in a grassroots project and bring clarity to currently obscure projects.
• Problem-solving and event-planning skills.

It would be a plus if the candidate has a flexible schedule to allow for daytime calls with the school admins during the work week.