Coordinator for Mentorship and Empowerment

Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a Coordinator for Mentorship and Empowerment.  Reporting to the Dean of Culture and Community, the Coordinator for Mentorship and Empowerment develops and administers student success, character development, and mentorship initiatives—including the Man-to-Man Project, ELITE High School Mentorship Program, community partnerships, and alumni-engagement programs—to strengthen belonging, leadership, and holistic student development. The Coordinator oversees mentor selection, training, and supervision; designs curriculum focused on empowerment and identity development; supports programming for at-risk and underrepresented student populations; collaborates with campus and community partners to enhance student culture; and contributes to initiatives such as international student support and Truist Empowerment programs.

Duties
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates Man-to-Man mentors. Fosters leadership development and strong team cohesion among mentors. Coordinates monthly training schedules and manages program data tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Provides crisis intervention and makes appropriate referrals. Communicates regularly with Housing, Campus Police, and other partners regarding student and facility safety. Leads all elements of the Man-to-Man Project, including mentor training, monthly meetings, and student progress monitoring.

Assists with programming and logistics for the ELITE High School Mentorship Program.

Designs mentorship curriculum supporting identity exploration, purpose, belonging, and academic/personal success.

Partners with the Director of Global Education to support international student acclimation and success.

Collaborates with students, alumni, and community partners to coordinate engagement programs such as MAM Weekend and UA Pride Weekend.

Develops and delivers skill-building programming on leadership, belonging, accessibility, interpersonal skills, civic engagement, and related topics.

Supports Title IX and HDSM intake processes as needed.

Serves on College committees as requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of 2–3 years of experience in education, community engagement, or related fields.

Apply here on our website.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  You may also mail your application to Hampden-Sydney College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 25, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943.