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Job Title: Mentoring Coordinator - Urban Male Leadership Academy

PVN ID: BM-2508-006990

Category: Managerial and Professional

Job Description

General Description

The Urban Male Leadership Academy (UMLA) at Borough of Manhattan Community College is dedicated to increasing the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of groups severely underrepresented in higher education, particularly men of color. UMLA is open to all BMCC students and recent alumni.

The UMLA Mentoring Coordinator plays an essential role in cultivating an environment where students receive the guidance and support they need to excel academically and personally. This position focuses on organizing, developing, and enhancing the UMLA mentoring programs, connecting students with mentors and fostering relationships that empower young men to reach their fullest potential.

The Mentoring Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting both mentors and mentees, ensuring that each pairing thrives through effective communication and goal-setting. They will coordinate mentorship workshops, networking events, and enrichment activities designed to develop leadership skills and encourage professional growth. The Mentoring Coordinator will also collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities that address the unique needs of UMLA participants.

By fostering strong connections and providing individualized guidance, the UMLA Mentoring Coordinator helps shape a transformative educational journey, preparing students not only for success at BMCC but also for their future academic and career endeavors.

Other Duties

Management of the BMCC UMLA Each One Reach One Program: Functioning as one of the largest mentoring initiatives within CUNY, the Each One Reach One program at BMCC harnesses an extensive network of peer and faculty mentors to support hundreds of student mentees. This program is distinguished by its comprehensive structure, fostering deep connections and sustained growth among participants through purposeful engagement and guidance.

Mentor Training: Organize and lead training sessions and workshops for mentors, equipping them with strategies to effectively support UMLA students. Coordinate networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections between mentors and mentees. Manage all logistical aspects, including event scheduling, speaker arrangements, and preparation of training materials.

Recruitment: Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment within the BMCC community. Lead the planning and execution of activities and events that foster connection and engagement among UMLA/BMCC students. Serve as the primary point of contact, bridging communication between students, faculty, and administration to ensure a cohesive and supportive experience for all involved.

Technology: UMLA utilizes the Mentor Collective software program to track mentor-mentee relationships and measure outcomes. In addition to overseeing this system, the Mentoring Coordinator will act as a technology liaison, facilitating clear communication and collaboration among students, faculty, and vendors. This role includes troubleshooting issues, coordinating updates or training, and ensuring the platform is used effectively to support mentor and mentee engagement.

Program Development: Create and run UMLA programs that foster student leadership, academic achievement, and growth. Work with faculty and staff to ensure programs match academic goals and student needs.

Student Support: Provide comprehensive academic and personal advising to UMLA students, ensuring that each individual receives tailored guidance as they navigate their academic journeys and personal growth. Develop and expand mentoring networks by connecting students with dedicated faculty, staff, and peer mentors who can offer consistent support, encouragement, and direction. Facilitate regular check-ins and workshops that address academic challenges, time management, career planning, and personal development, fostering an environment where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to reach their potential.

Marketing and Promotion: Design materials and use media to boost UMLA program visibility.

Data Collection and Reporting: Survey students for feedback, and report on engagement and outcomes. Supply stakeholders and funders with relevant data on key metrics such as retention, graduation, trasnfer rates, and other KPIs.

Collaboration and Partnerships: Build ties with BMCC and outside groups to expand student opportunities and fundraising.

Policy Development: Shape and enforce community policies that ensure safety and respect; resolve conflicts fairly.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on best practices, pursue professional growth, promote inclusion, and support underrepresented groups, especially men of color at BMCC/CUNY.

Chaperone trips and work occasional weekends or evenings.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a related field preferred

+ A minimum of two years of related experience

+ Knowledge of higher education and working with underserved populations

+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written)

+ Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines

+ Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and multiple responsibilities

+ High levels of computer literacy and familiarity with social media marketing strategies and tools

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel

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About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department Academic Affairs - Urban Male Leadership

Status Full Time

Annual Salary Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Closing Date Oct 25, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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