Coordinator, Mentorship Programs (Full-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is recruiting a Coordinator, Mentorship Programs to design, implement, and evaluate mentorship initiatives that boost student success. You will recruit and train mentors, match them with mentees, and coordinate events while aligning with inclusion, engagement, and retention goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with one year in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement; a Master’s degree is preferred with three years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with one year of progressive experience in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement.
• Master’s degree in related field with three years of progressive experience in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of the mentorship initiative, aligning with institutional priorities and funding requirements.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects student mentors with program leadership.
• Develops and delivers mentor training for effective mentee support.
• Manages mentorship logistics: scheduling, progress tracking, and data maintenance.
• Facilitates mentor meetings and supports mentor-mentee relationships.
• Organizes enrichment activities and events to promote student engagement.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify student needs and participation.
• Develops reporting on mentoring activities and program outcomes.
• Supports policy and process development to promote inclusive mentoring practices.

Skills

Program development

Training

Mentoring

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Manager, Office of Community Impact, the Coordinator, Mentorship Programs, is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating mentorship initiatives to support student success at MATC. This role involves recruiting, training, and matching mentors and mentees, organizing program events, and fostering relationships that help close attainment gaps. The coordinator ensures the program aligns with institutional goals of inclusion, engagement, and retention.

Work is within a cross-functional, diverse, challenging, and high-volume environment, that requires multitasking skills, the ability to meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations. Operates with strong professional judgment, accuracy, and decision making with minimal supervision. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with interaction with supervisor limited to problems or unusual conditions.

• Mentor Program Coordination and Administration: Leads all aspects of the mentorship initiative, ensuring objectives, timelines, and funding requirements are achieved while aligning with institutional priorities. Recruits, interviews, and selects student mentors in partnership with program leadership. Develops and delivers comprehensive training to prepare mentors for effective mentee support. Manages mentorship program logistics, including scheduling, progress tracking, and data maintenance. Facilitates regular mentor meetings and provide continuous support to foster strong mentor-mentee relationships.
• Student Engagement Coordination and Support: Organizes enrichment activities, group sessions, and events to promote community and engagement among participants. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify student needs and encourage participation in mentorship initiatives. Manages logistics for events and meetings, including invitations, venues, and catering arrangements. Provide resources, guidance, and referrals to support student success and well-being. Promote mentorship programs through marketing campaigns, presentations, and recruitment events. May meet with mentees as needed.
• Reporting Development and Deliver: Reports on and tracks all mentoring and programmatic activities. Assesses program effectiveness through surveys, participant feedback, and evaluation tools. Collects and analyzes data related to program outcomes and reports findings to leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Policy and Procedure Creation and Training: Supports the implementation of policies and processes that promote a caring, inclusive culture and encourage continuous improvement. Assists in developing best practices and inclusive processes for identity-based mentoring programs.
• Funding Development, Marketing and Promotion: Identifies potential funding opportunities and supports proposal preparation for program sustainability. Maintains accurate records, collects required data, and submits timely reports to meet all grant and funder obligations. Assists in budget development and ensures spending aligns with university and funder guidelines. Develops and distributes promotional materials and campaigns to increase program visibility and participation as well as funding opportunities for program stability.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices in the fields of development, gift services, and data management by participating in training opportunities, user groups, publications, and professional groups. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institution

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field with one (1) year of progressive experience working in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s degree in related field with three (3) years of progressive experience working in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement.

Start Date: This position supports the Student Engagement & Community Impact Department and is available to start immediately.

Hours: This position is a full-time position and works 40 hours a week, in-person, 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail].