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| Job Title: | Mentor Program Manager |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID361204
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyResearch-Support
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8352P1
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.
Background
The Mentor Program Manager will oversee the daily operations of the mentoring component of the DiscoverU intervention, which is being piloted in a NIH-funded study. The study is examining the use of a mentoring afterschool program to improve adolescent and young adult physical activity and mental health. In this program young adults (e.g., college students) are trained to mentor adolescents in an afterschool program focused on improving physical activity, enhancing interpersonal skills and self-regulation, fostering social connection, and improving depression symptoms. This project builds on a previously developed afterschool program by revising the program and expanding to work with new school and community partners. The Mentor Program Manager will be critical to transition of the program from being implemented by researchers to being implemented through the YMCA. Accordingly, this position will supervise mentors and be a liaison between the research and implementation teams. Program management tasks may include but are not limited to marketing, program evaluation, and program facilitation.
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervise mentors (85%)
Recruit and retain mentor employees
Develop and distribute recruitment materials
Oversee mentor training
Establish and nurture relationships with Higher Education and Community Partners to aid in the recruitment process
Provide daily direction in the delivery of the DiscoverU intervention and supervision for Mentors
Monitor, identify, and address any issues that may impact recruitment and implementation of the DiscoverU program
Coordinate with school and research team regarding day-to-day logistics
Complete administrative duties necessary to support the program
Program evaluation (15%)
Understand and apply experiential learning and reflection practices for mentor development
Assist in delivering or evaluating DiscoverU, working hands-on in the program as needed
Assist with program management and evaluation; this may include conducting program observations/evaluations and fidelity audits
Manage process data related to the mentoring component, prepare reports for research team
Assist with marketing and program communication to participants and community partners
Act as a liaison between implementation and research teams, including YMCA, K12 School, and University partners
Work arrangements:
This role needs to be able to work a variable work schedule, including afternoon availability to attend after school programming in community locations across the Twin Cities metro area and inner-ring suburbs. The role may also require occasional early morning or evening hours for recruitment and training events. Much of the work necessitates being in person at afterschool sites, YMCA for mentor training and activities, or in the office at the University of Minnesota.
This position will begin in early August.
Work Conditions:
Ability to travel locally between locations to attend meetings, training and events.
Perform all physical aspects of the position, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment.
Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking amongst themselves concurrently.
Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities.
Compensation:
$23.08 - $24.04/hour ($48,006.40 - $50,003.20/year)
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required:
Bachelor's or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.
Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and build community within a group
Experience facilitating group discussions, meetings, and staff trainings
Ability to develop, train and manage staff who have individual learner needs, preferences, and backgrounds
Experience conducting community outreach, including engaging and following through with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in basic computer programs including Word, Acrobat, Powerpoint, and Excel
Able to work a variable work schedule, including afternoon availability to attend after school programming and occasional morning/evening availability for recruitment or training events
Valid driver's license, current insurance and personal vehicle to be used for work purposes (project will reimburse for gas/mileage per UMN policy)
Professional oral and written communication style
Excellent interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Comfort with and sensitivity to many lifestyles, cultures, and communities
Preferred:
Experience with school-based health programming
Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written)
Experience with grant-based work requirements, such as developing and following work plans and protocols, reporting requirements and federal financial policies and procedures
Experience with developing and implementing data collection protocols and manuals.
Experience assisting in the development of intervention materials
Familiarity with IRB submissions and reporting
Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.
About the Department
Epidemiology & Community Health
The School of Public Health Division of Epidemiology & Community Health focuses on disease and health in various populations. Our faculty and students examine the distribution, cause and prevention of diseases, and how human behavior affects overall health.
The division offers MPH, MS and PhD degrees, as well as dual and joint degrees.
Research:
The work of epidemiologists spreads across sectors and areas of study, so our division and faculty are often partnering with other research entities and community organizations on public health research and interventions. We are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our work. Research priorities or pods which encourage collaboration and innovation among our... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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