Alumni Support Fellow

Boys Hope Girls Hope’s Network Headquarters seeks an engaged and passionate alum to join the Network team as the Alumni Support Fellow. The fellow will be critical in maintaining and enhancing the connection between Boys Hope Girls Hope and its alum network. This position organizes and executes programs, events, and communications to engage and support alums in various ways. This role reports to the Directory of Post-Secondary Success and Strategic Partnerships, James Williams. As a member of the Mission Effectiveness Team, additional responsibilities may include helping to develop and maintain alum relationships, keeping alums up-to-date records, and collaborating with other departments within Network Headquarters, including human capital management and advancements, to ensure a coordinated approach to alum engagement.

Responsibilities

Matching Mentors and Mentees: Pairing alum mentors with mentees based on their interests, experiences, and goals; Programming: Assisting in arranging virtual workshops, seminars, or networking events to facilitate connections between alum mentors and mentees; Providing Resources: Offering resources, materials, or training sessions to assist mentors in their role and help mentees maximize their learning and growth; Monitoring Progress: Tracking and assessing the progress of mentor relationships, ensuring mentors and mentees benefit from the program; Supporting Success: Assisting the program’s ongoing success by working with the Director of Post-Secondary Success to address any issues, provide guidance, and ensure a positive experience for both parties; Evaluation and Improvement: Collecting participant feedback to improve the mentoring program and its impact continuously

Requirements

Master’s Degree required in school counseling, higher education administration, or similar preferred; At least one year of experience working with youth in a classroom, after-school, or recreation environment; A minimum of 3-4 years of college counseling experience with high school students in an urban setting; Program/Project management experience (certification preferred); Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriately in a school setting; Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting; Math and English skills (K-12). Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage; Relationship building and networking; Strong written and verbal communication; Phone etiquette and call management skills; Attention to detail and data management; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software tools; Social media and online communication skills

Nice to have

Alum of Boys Hope Girls Hope; Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in college or university; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Willing to learn database management and CRM software; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Excellent organizational and time-management skills