Student Mentor - Community Based Mentoring

Gwinnett County Public Schools; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Student Mentor for Community Based Mentoring to support identified students' mental health and well-being in local schools.

You will recruit, train, and pair volunteer mentors, focus on student well-being, and coordinate with parents and school staff. Monthly reports and progress tracking are part of the role.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years in an office/clerical environment required.
• Experience in a school system preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and train volunteer mentors for the Community-Based Mentoring program.
• Match mentors with identified students with focus on mental health and well-being.
• Plan, develop, and implement mentoring practices for mentors, students, and parents.
• Utilize technology to communicate with mentors, students, parents, and community organizations.
• Assist with recruitment of community-based mentors and program development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external organizations.
• Complete special projects as needed by supervisor; assist with securing resources.
• Provide mentorship to students in small groups or one-on-one at identified schools.
• Communicate with parents and local school staff as needed; provide monthly summaries.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professionalism GCPS

MS Office

Office/clerical experience

School system experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Mentor - Community Based Mentoring JobID: 103882

• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
• Location:
  Instructional Support Center
• Date Available:
  09/01/2026

Job Code: Student Mentor - 030284 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Community Based Mentoring - 212127 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $44,424.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $73,105.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

• None Required

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years in an office/clerical environment Required
• Experience in a school system Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Excellent skills in organization and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) in a positive and professional manner
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of the community-based mentoring program to provide best practices to identified students in support of their mental health and well-being in the local schools.

• Recruit, develop, and train volunteer mentors for the Community-Based Mentoring program.
• Utilize best practices for evaluating and matching volunteer mentors with identified students with a focus on students' mental health and well-being at the local schools.
• Plan, develop, and implement effective mentoring practices for mentors, students, and parents.
• Utilize technology to communicate to mentors, students, parents, and community organizations about the Community-Based Mentoring program.
• Assist with the recruitment of community-based mentors and program development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external organizations.
• Complete special projects as needed by supervisor.
  • Assist with securing additional resources as needed.
• Provide mentorship to students in small groups or one-on-one at identified schools.
  • Communicate with parents and local school staff as needed.
  • Provide a monthly summary report for each school.
• Conduct interviews with applicants interested in becoming volunteer mentors.
  • Keep track of progress, including number of interviews conducted, declined, no response, etc.
• Utilize database(s) to monitor applicants' progress through the various stages. Provide support to Assistant Directors for matching as needed.
• Assist staff with planning and implementing program activities and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:57:44 PM CST.

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