[Spa-L] Fwd: Mentor Program Coordinator open position at Lake Forest College

[Rachel Cordy]

Another job opening....


Dear Colleagues,

We are beginning a search for a Mentor Program Coordinator in the Lake
Forest College Career Advancement Center. Please see the announcement below
and forward to any interested parties.

Best,

~Rose

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Rose Sterling
Assistant Director of Career Services
Career Advancement Center
Lake Forest College
555 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL  60045-2338
www.lakeforest.edu/careers
(847) 735-5235


Mentor Program Coordinator – Full description

Position Description:
As a staff member of both the Career Advancement Center and Department of
Alumni Relations, the Mentor Program Coordinator works to coach students on
professional behavior and to cultivate relationships with alumni volunteers
for the purpose of assisting Lake Forest College students in their career
exploration and ability to connect their liberal arts education to the world
of work.

Duties:
•       Maintain and create opportunities for alumni to volunteer and
connect with students/fellow alumni.  This includes coordinating
short-term/one-time mentor matches, the year-long Mentor Program, Speed
Networking, Etiquette Dinner, mock interviews, internships and other
programs that prepare students for the world of work.  Candidate will also
provide training (in-person and virtual webinars) and develop relevant
resource materials for alumni volunteers and students.

•       Develop relationships with alumni and serve as liaison to the Alumni
Board.  Some activities will include: guiding communication strategy and
writing targeted messages/quarterly newsletters to a pool of 600+ alumni
volunteers, attending Alumni Relations meetings, alumni events, and board
meetings.

•       Train and advise students on topics such as:  networking, resumes,
cover letters and interviewing strategies.

•       Manage and organize information using technology systems, including
the alumni database (Jenzabar), career service management system (NACElink),
and website content manager.

•       Collaborate with career center staff and key constituent groups to
deliver high-quality career-related programming; contribute to assessment
efforts and assist with organizing and synthesizing performance metrics.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience working
with college students and managing volunteers.  Candidate must be
detail-oriented, adept at building and maintaining relationships, able to
present to groups, technologically savvy, demonstrate strong written and
verbal communication skills, have experience coordinating events, and be
able to work effectively with culturally diverse students, alumni, faculty,
and staff.

In addition, candidate will be an organized self-starter who is adaptable,
able to work both autonomously and collaboratively, and possess
entrepreneurial spirit with excellent problem-solving skills.  Experience
with various forms of social media – including Facebook and LinkedIn – is
desirable.  Able to work some evenings or weekends.

Application Process
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, résumé, and the names and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Lisa Hinkley
Director of Career Services
Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2399
Hinkley at lakeforest.edu

Review of applications will begin on June 8, and will continue until a
successful candidate is found. Applications from traditionally
under-represented groups are actively encouraged.

Institutional Information
Lake Forest College is a selective private national liberal arts institution
located 30 miles north of Chicago. The College has a student body of 1400
undergraduate students representing 45 different states and 71 foreign
countries. The College boasts an impressive student to faculty ratio of 12
to 1 with an average class size of 19. The College’s student body is
culturally diverse, with approximately 25% of our students identifying as
ethnic minority or international students. We also have a visible, active,
and vibrant LGBT student population.

Contact Information
Lisa Hinkley
Director of Career Services
Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2399
Hinkley at lakeforest.edu




Rachel Cordy
Graduate Assistant 
Student Activities Commission
Baker University Center 305B
740.593.4067
rc381109 at ohio.edu