Coordinator, Mentorship Programs (Full-time)

Coordinator, Mentorship Programs (Full-time)

Salary

$56,650.00 - $76,486.00 Annually

Location

700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-05701

Division

Student Engagement and Community Impact

Department

The Office of Community Impact

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 10:00 PM Central

Supplemental Information

See Below.

Application Requirements

All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A verification of education will be conducted if a candidate is selected for the position.

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Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Manager, Office of Community Impact, the Coordinator, Mentorship Programs, is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating mentorship initiatives to support student success at MATC. This role involves recruiting, training, and matching mentors and mentees, organizing program events, and fostering relationships that help close attainment gaps. The coordinator ensures the program aligns with institutional goals of inclusion, engagement, and retention.

Work is within a cross-functional, diverse, challenging, and high-volume environment, that requires multitasking skills, the ability to meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations. Operates with strong professional judgment, accuracy, and decision making with minimal supervision. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with interaction with supervisor limited to problems or unusual conditions.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor Program Coordination and Administration: Leads all aspects of the mentorship initiative, ensuring objectives, timelines, and funding requirements are achieved while aligning with institutional priorities. Recruits, interviews, and selects student mentors in partnership with program leadership. Develops and delivers comprehensive training to prepare mentors for effective mentee support. Manages mentorship program logistics, including scheduling, progress tracking, and data maintenance. Facilitates regular mentor meetings and provide continuous support to foster strong mentor-mentee relationships.
• Student Engagement Coordination and Support: Organizes enrichment activities, group sessions, and events to promote community and engagement among participants. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to identify student needs and encourage participation in mentorship initiatives. Manages logistics for events and meetings, including invitations, venues, and catering arrangements. Provide resources, guidance, and referrals to support student success and well-being. Promote mentorship programs through marketing campaigns, presentations, and recruitment events. May meet with mentees as needed.
• Reporting Development and Deliver: Reports on and tracks all mentoring and programmatic activities. Assesses program effectiveness through surveys, participant feedback, and evaluation tools. Collects and analyzes data related to program outcomes and reports findings to leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Policy and Procedure Creation and Training: Supports the implementation of policies and processes that promote a caring, inclusive culture and encourage continuous improvement. Assists in developing best practices and inclusive processes for identity-based mentoring programs.
• Funding Development, Marketing and Promotion: Identifies potential funding opportunities and supports proposal preparation for program sustainability. Maintains accurate records, collects required data, and submits timely reports to meet all grant and funder obligations. Assists in budget development and ensures spending aligns with university and funder guidelines. Develops and distributes promotional materials and campaigns to increase program visibility and participation as well as funding opportunities for program stability.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices in the fields of development, gift services, and data management by participating in training opportunities, user groups, publications, and professional groups. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institution

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field with one (1) year of progressive experience working in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master's degree in related field with three (3) years of progressive experience working in program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Student Engagement & Community Impact Department and is available to start immediately.

Hours: This position is a full-time position and works 40 hours a week, in-person, 8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicants employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

Please follow these steps.

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Cover Letter

• Up to date - Resume

3. Resume (please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: Virtual interviews will be scheduled within two weeks of postings closing date.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
• Low Deductible PPO
• High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll. MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or PhD
• None of the above

02

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

03

How many years of experience do you have in the following areas: program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 or more years

04

Below, please describe your job experience as it relates to this position in the following areas: program development, training, mentoring, or student engagement?.

05

(INTERNAL Staff APPLICANTS ONLY) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

06

(INTERNAL and FORMER MATC Employees ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)

Required Question

Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu