Internal Only** SVCC (Student Voice Culture Climate) Mentoring Coordinator

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: SVCC (Student Voice Culture Climate) Mentoring Coordinator

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Director of Equity and School Improvement and Building Principal(s)

JOB SUMMARY: The Mentoring coordinator is responsible for the overall workings of this exciting afterschool program. The coordinator is responsible for planning and preparation of the program, overseeing and hiring of the staff, supervising the daily operations and and supervision of students within the parameters established by funding and school district procedures. The coordinator must engage families, build relationships with students, be energetic, creative, and willing to work hours outside of the school day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• • Coordinate and implement grant-based after-school program in accordance with district/grant policies and regulations for the school.
  • Assist the Director of Equity in planning and designing the program and establishing and maintaining communication with stakeholders.
  • Engage mentoring staff to develop instructional and assessment practices linking the school day curriculum with the extended day program.
  • Work with staff to outreach and actively engage students and families in the program.
  • Facilitate the development and selection of Social Emotional Learning lessons and activities
  • Develop procedures and policies for operation of the afterschool program.
  • Supervise staff including planning staff schedules, reviewing timesheets, submitting requests for staff stipends, and arranging substitute coverage for absences.
  • Maintain student enrollment records, class schedules, and all other necessary documentation.
  • Meet regularly with extended day staff, facilitate orientation training, and staff development activities.
  • Work with community contractual partners (Urbana Park District, Prairie Center Health Systems, Adult Education, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Urbana School-Based Health Clinic) to plan and implement components of the project. Facilitate partner orientation.
  • Work with school district partners (Building Principal, Mentor/Volunteer Coordinator, Classroom Teachers, Social Worker, Family Liaison) to integrate components of the program.
  • Promote and market information about the after-school program to students, parents and the community.
  • Maintain and reconcile budget-related documentation and report information to the Director of Equity in a timely fashion.
  • Meet deadlines, follow protocol, complete required reports and required grant documentation.
  • Assist in the collection of data for the evaluation team. Collaborate with the administrative and evaluation team to report findings.
  • Manage program logistics (assign rooms, manage materials and resources).
  • Initiate and meet all responsibilities in a timely manner.
  • Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Equity

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Associate’s Degree or 60 hours of college credit required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to plan, design and implement a grant program.
• Experience coordinating programs.
• Experience in the field of education, recreation, and/or grant management.
• Experience working with community organizations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage both daytime and extended day duties.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment regarding student conduct.
• Leadership ability in all areas of administering the program, instruction, and assessment.
• Experience maintaining fiscal records, collection of data, reporting requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a stipend position (approximate stipend $4,000-$5,000 depending on grant funding) and is contingent on the continuation of grant funding.
• Mentoring program hours are generally 3:45-5:45 for afternoon sessions, 2-3 times a week - Monday - Thursday.
• Coordinators must be available for session hours and additional time as required to prepare and coordinate the program.
• This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.
• This is not an administrative position.
• This position is only for current USD #116 employees

START DATE: October 6th

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

REVISED: September 2025