First Gen Success

The  Youth Development Mentor(Female) will provide guidance, support, and encouragement to young female mentees to foster personal growth, academic achievement, and leadership development. The mentor will play a pivotal role in empowering first-generation college students to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a supportive one-on-one mentoring relationship with a female mentee.
• Commit to weekly communication with the mentee via phone, email, or text to provide consistent support.
• Dedicate 2-3 hours per month to engage in group mentoring activities with the mentee, aimed at broadening her experiences and assisting in goal setting.
• Serve as a positive role model, cheerleader, coach, and advocate for the mentee.
• Encourage the mentee to develop leadership skills and to become a change-maker in her community.
• Assist the mentee in navigating challenges and celebrating successes.
• Provide feedback and reports on the mentee’s progress to the mentoring program coordinators.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to youth development and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to and engage with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Patience, understanding, and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Previous mentoring or coaching experience is a plus but not required.

Time Commitment:

• Weekly communication with the mentee.
• 2-3 hours of in-person or virtual group mentoring activities with the mentee per month.

Support Provided:

• Training and orientation to the mentoring program.
• Ongoing support and resources from program coordinators.
• Opportunities for mentor development and networking