To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

This is a temporary part-time position effective from October 2025 until February 2026.  Under limited supervision, the Mentor Alumni supports Study Abroad Advisor with study abroad programming, recruitment activities in person, around Kirkwood’s campuses, as well as virtually utilizing social media, contacting potential study abroad applicants, hosting short-term program groups, and program coordination. This position requires cross-cultural awareness, excellent customer service skills, independent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, computer skills, project management skills, and professionalism.  The Alumni Mentor position will be temporary, and increasing students’ participation in Kirkwood study abroad programs. The Alumni Mentor will help the Study Abroad Advisor recruit Kirkwood students to join the Study Abroad Program. Alumni Mentors will help and advise the recruited students, offering support as Study Abroad Alumni, and have focused conversations on academics and travel. Alumni Mentors must attend the initial orientation in October, monthly events promoting study abroad programs, and pre-departure meetings. 

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together as a team with a willingness to take ownership and account for their actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence, even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Assist Study Abroad Advisor from October 2025 until February 2026 with logistics, including planning events and the overall Alumni Mentor Program.
• Meet regularly with recruited Study Abroad students, to help and support them with the study abroad process.
• Help and advise the recruited students, offering support as Study Abroad Alumni, and have focused conversations on academics and travel.
• Support mentees of the Alumni Mentor Program with the application process.
• Support Study Abroad Fairs, Orientations, and other related events.
• Attend pre-departure meetings, the initial orientation, and monthly events.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Strong customer service attitude.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Work effectively in both an individual role involving independent judgment, as well as in a team role.
• Support Study Abroad Advisor and the Alumni Mentor Team.
• Excellent human relation, communications, and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to get along with diverse populations and personalities.
• Strong computer skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Constant (67-100%) standing conducting presentations or standing at tables, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.  

• Completed a study abroad experience (short term or semester) at Kirkwood Community College or other.

• Must be able to work and attend all monthly meetings from October 2025 until February 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours as requested (rarely).
• Public presentation skills or experience.
• Recommended by a Kirkwood study abroad leader and/or Kirkwood faculty member.
• Foreign language proficiency and/or international living experience 

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.