Online Mentor Manager

The following locations are excluded from hiring for this position: CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY. Please do not apply or you will be automatically rejected.

At Learning Source, the core of what we do is passion. We’re passionate about putting our students first to help improve their lives through education and career training. It’s this passion that drives everything we do, and if you feel you have it burning in your belly, we want to talk.

The Mentor Manager is responsible for program and/or content coordination, curriculum review, administration, and leadership for their program area with a student count of approximately 250 - 500. The position requires knowledge of and adherence to all institutional educational policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining student records and participating in curriculum development and revision.

• Work with Director of Education to develop program goals, strategies, budget and metrics consistent with organization and program missions;
• Conduct ongoing progress evaluation;
• Work in a cooperative setting with instructors, students, and support personnel to accomplish the mutual goal of training and placing our students;
• Practice excellence in teaching and instruction;
• Supervise and support faculty in their roles as teachers, mentors, and practitioners, and assists with the coordination of advisory board meetings;
• Establish and enhance academic and professional networks for the program;
• Regularly assess student learning in partnership with faculty and use results to make informed strategic decisions about curricula, facilities, technology, hiring, etc.;
• Enforce school policies and procedures;
• Counsel students on the importance of class attendance, contact students who have missed a class, and document all attendance related matters;
• Contribute to the Institution and the community by attending, and participating in, all scheduled faculty and in-service meetings;
• Identify and recruit qualified faculty; develop a multi-year hiring plan with the Director of Education for new positions, promotions, and hires;
• Work with the Director of Education and appropriate staff to determine and communicate staffing, facilities, equipment, and other program needs;
• Assist with program assessment and accreditation;
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Department to establish and reach program population goals by developing and implementing relevant and effective student engagement strategies for assigned program;
• Build a strong community with regular, open communication meetings between students, faculty and staff;
• Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and academic currency;
• Participate in retention activities such as but not limited to calling, emailing and special events for students;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or in a field related to the assigned teaching and curriculum field;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business is required for Program Directors assigned to Business courses and curriculum;
• 3+ years of experience working at a post-secondary educational institute is highly preferred;
• 3+ years of post-secondary teaching experience is highly preferred;
• 1-2 years of prior experience managing projects and team members.
• The following locations are excluded from hiring for this position: CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY. Please do not apply or you will be automatically rejected.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Equal Opportunity employer.

We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.