Mission and History | CPE Values | Board | Staff | Jobs with CPE
Student-Mentor Coordinator
Background
Capital Partners for Education (CPE), is seeking a Student-Mentor Coordinator to coordinate support for low-income high school students. Serving as a case manager to a segment of CPE’s student body, the Student-Mentor Coordinator will collaborate with CPE partner schools, mentors, parents and community partners to ensure that each student graduates and enrolls in college. The Student-Mentor Coordinator will also be responsible for working with other staff to develop and lead student programs.
CPE is the only youth organization in the Washington Metropolitan area that offers low-income students a package of private high school scholarships, mentors and academic support and enrichment programs. CPE currently supports 135 students at 21 local private high schools.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, mentors, school faculty and community partners through regular contact and meetings
- Monitor student progress and collaborate with partners and stakeholders to develop academic action plans and provide social support
- Work one-on-one with students, parents and mentors to ensure students’ needs are supported as they move towards higher education
- Assist students in navigating the college and financial aid application processes with the goal of 100% enrollment in college the fall after their senior year in high school
- Help facilitate CPE’s new student orientation that prepares incoming students for the academic and social challenges of private high school
- Collaborate closely with other CPE staff to organize and implement academic enrichment programs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least four years direct work experience with at-risk youth
- Excellent public speaking, writing, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in an organized manner while dealing with urgencies
- Teaching or facilitating experience
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Available to work some evenings and weekends
- Solid grasp of Microsoft Office programs
Salary
- $40,000 - $42,000 annually
- Competitive benefits package includes matching 403(b) plan, medical and dental.
How to Apply
