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Review components of Community-Based Mentoring programs currently in operation in other top achieving school districts.
Collaborate with school leadership staff to identify students as potential candidates for participation in the mentoring program.
Ensure alignment of program design with the district\'s strategic vision for results.
Network with community-based agencies and organizations to establish a candidate pool of potential mentors.
Compile baseline data as a critical reference to drive program design and implementation.
Establish goals related to performance targets for improved behavior and academic performance.
Review available grant opportunities for program funding support and pursue as appropriate. Design program guidelines and procedures for effective mentoring practices. Review and select appropriate materials and resources to support the program.
Identify research-based best practices to establish program standards.
Develop schedule of mentoring activities to provide a planning structure for students, parents, local schools, and mentors.
Design an effective training program for mentors.
Develop formal and informal evaluation processes to determine program effectiveness.
Support other district programs and initiatives designed to promote academic rigor for all students. Articulate program goals, initiatives, and results to internal and external groups, including teachers and local school leadership staff, community members, members of the Board of Education, and the press.
Supervise and evaluate program support staff.
Direct the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
Collaborate with the existing mentoring program in Gwinnett County.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Gwinnett County Public Schools
Director of Community-Based Mentoring - Academic Support
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A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
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+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Type:
Administrative/Managerial/Dir Community-Based MentoringDate Posted:
7/17/2026Location:
Instructional Support CenterDate Available:
08/03/2026Job Code:
Dir Community-Based Mentoring - 020229Standard Hours:
40Department:
Academic Support - 221107Empl Class:
NA Minimum Salary:
$116,061.00/Annually Maximum Salary:
$161,987.00/Annually Scheduled Days:
245Target Openings:
1License and Certification Qualifications:
Valid Georgia Educator\'s Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by theGeorgia Professional Standards Commission Required Education Qualifications:
Master\'s Degree in related field RequiredSpecialist\'s Degree in related field PreferredDoctoral Degree in related fieldPreferred Experience Qualifications:
5 years of successful public school experience RequiredExperience working with at-risk youth and parentsPreferred Skills Qualifications:
High degree of skill in oral and written communicationsHigh degree of skill in organization and problem-solvingExceptional ability to communicate and work with others in an effective mannerExcellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsAbility to work with individuals or groupsAbility to build appropriate relationships and communicate with at-risk youthAbility to communicate effectively with parentsAbility to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvementPrimary Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and implementing community-based mentoring programs to support at-risk students and parents of at-risk students through academic and behavioral interventions. Design, develop, and implement a Community-Based Mentoring program targeted toward the needs of middle and high school students. Synthesize findings from current and relevant research regarding mentoring programs.Review components of Community-Based Mentoring programs currently in operation in other top achieving school districts.
Collaborate with school leadership staff to identify students as potential candidates for participation in the mentoring program.
Ensure alignment of program design with the district\'s strategic vision for results.
Network with community-based agencies and organizations to establish a candidate pool of potential mentors.
Compile baseline data as a critical reference to drive program design and implementation.
Establish goals related to performance targets for improved behavior and academic performance.
Review available grant opportunities for program funding support and pursue as appropriate. Design program guidelines and procedures for effective mentoring practices. Review and select appropriate materials and resources to support the program.
Identify research-based best practices to establish program standards.
Develop schedule of mentoring activities to provide a planning structure for students, parents, local schools, and mentors.
Design an effective training program for mentors.
Develop formal and informal evaluation processes to determine program effectiveness.
Support other district programs and initiatives designed to promote academic rigor for all students. Articulate program goals, initiatives, and results to internal and external groups, including teachers and local school leadership staff, community members, members of the Board of Education, and the press.
Supervise and evaluate program support staff.
Direct the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
Collaborate with the existing mentoring program in Gwinnett County.
Perform other duties as assigned.