Providence, Rhode Island, United States · On-site
Description Organizational Overview We’re thrilled you’re considering Onward We Learn as an employer. Since 1989, Onward We Learn has worked to inspire and prepare young people in Rhode Island to be the first in their fa…
Skills: Student Mentoring, Program Facilitation, Relationship Building, Academic Support, College Application Assistance
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The Program Mentor provides consistent mentorship and facilitates after-school and weekend programming to help students build confidence and college readiness. They support students with academic growth, goal setting, and the college application process while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
Candidates must have completed at least two years of college and possess at least one year of experience working with middle or high school students. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and a commitment to supporting first-generation and under-represented students are required.
Description
We’re thrilled you’re considering Onward We Learn as an employer.
Since 1989, Onward We Learn has worked to inspire and prepare young people in Rhode Island to be the first in their families to attend and complete college. Nearly four decades later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do.
As we look toward the future, Onward We Learn is entering an exciting new chapter. In late 2025, our Board of Directors approved a two-year strategic plan focused on strengthening our impact, deepening collaboration, and building a more responsive and sustainable organization.
As part of this organizational realignment, we’re hiring for several new and reimagined roles at once. These openings reflect intentional growth and investment in our future. We’re building a strong, people-centered, mission-driven team equipped to support students and families for years to come.
This is an exciting moment to join Onward We Learn. We are proud of the strong culture we’ve built – one rooted in mission, collaboration, care, and continuous learning, and we’re looking for passionate people who want to help shape what comes next.
The Program Mentor plays a vital role in helping students at Onward We Learn build the confidence, skills, and sense of belonging they need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Through consistent mentorship, engaging program facilitation, and meaningful relationship-building, mentors create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to reach their goals. Working as part of the Programs & Opportunities Team, mentors facilitate afterschool and weekend programming, adapt activities to meet students' needs, encourage active participation, and reinforce key program themes such as leadership, community, academic growth, and college access. They serve as trusted role models who foster positive relationships while helping students develop the confidence to navigate new opportunities and challenges. Successful mentors are dependable, adaptable, and student-centered. They take initiative while collaborating closely with program staff, communicate observations that support students' overall success, and approach each interaction with professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
This is a part-time, seasonal position (mid-August through May) with a guaranteed minimum of 16 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week. This role may be a great fit for an upperclassman in college or a recent college grad looking to build more experience in education and college access.
Student Mentoring & Support:
Program Facilitation & Support:
Team Collaboration and Professional Development:
Schedule and Commitment:
Requirements
Required
Preferred
Onward We Learn is the state’s most comprehensive college readiness program for middle school and high school students.
Onward We Learn is the state’s most comprehensive college readiness program for middle school and high school students in our state’s urban school districts. Formally, College Crusade, Onward We Learn prepares and inspires Rhode Island students to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.
Offices: 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, US
Onward We Learn is the state’s most comprehensive college readiness program for middle school and high school students.
Onward We Learn is the state’s most comprehensive college readiness program for middle school and high school students in our state’s urban school districts. Formally, College Crusade, Onward We Learn prepares and inspires Rhode Island students to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.
Offices: 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, US
