AEC Mentor

Goodwill Omaha • Omaha, NE

2d • $17

About The Position

The AEC Mentor provides guidance and support to adult learners with the goal of promoting participant academic and personal growth

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams
• Ability to address individualized learning needs of participants
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive or controversial issues and information
• Desire to serve the segment of the adult population that strives to improve themselves and their families through educational advancement
• Ability to maintain accurate information and efficient record keeping systems
• Ability to travel within the Goodwill service area

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of Bridges Out of Poverty, Getting Ahead Class preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certificate preferred
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable

Responsibilities

• Greet students as they enter AEC
• Take and record class attendance and arrival times
• Personally and promptly contact each student who is absent for class
• Share knowledge and advice to help students develop problem-solving skills and make decisions.
• Suggest community resources that may be helpful
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve academic and problem-solving skills
• Track student progress and help them stay focused on their goals
• Maintain a flexible schedule and office hours in order to accommodate adult-learner schedules
• Unlock and lock classrooms whenever school is in session
• Complete minor office work as assigned
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Become familiar with and follow expectations outlined in the AEC Program Manual
• Serve as a point of contact for participants, assisting with inquiries, confirming appointments, and providing information on program schedules and requirements.
• Support participant engagement by helping with reminders, follow-ups, and general program communications
• Enter participant data and program information into databases accurately and efficiently, maintaining up-to-date records for reporting
• Support program staff with setting up and cleaning up facilities before and after activities
• Maintain exceptional attendance
• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants.
• Other duties as assigned
• Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Must have excellent working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
• Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED