Alumni Engagement Coordinator; Detroit

Overview

The Hidden Genius Project is a non-profit headquartered in Oakland, California, that trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. The organization seeks to reveal the true potential of Black male youth and empower them to become leaders who drive change from within their communities. Through a student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, equipping them with technology training and connecting them to an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment.

Since its founding in 2012 and establishment of a full-time infrastructure in 2015, The Hidden Genius Project has expanded to operate Intensive Immersion Programs in Oakland, Richmond (CA), Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore. As we continue our national growth trajectory in 2026, we remain committed to delivering impactful programming while navigating the evolving landscape of public health challenges.

Our vision is to continue expanding our reach and positively impacting thousands of young Black males and their communities.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
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The Hidden Genius Project is a non-profit headquartered in Oakland, California, that trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to reveal the true potential of Black male youth and empower them to become leaders who drive change from within their communities.

Through a student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, equipping them with technology training and connecting them to an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment. Since its founding in 2012 and establishment of a full-time infrastructure in 2015, The Hidden Genius Project has expanded to operate Intensive Immersion Programs in Oakland, Richmond (CA), Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore.

As we continue our national growth trajectory in 2026, we remain committed to delivering impactful programming while navigating the evolving landscape of public health challenges.

Our vision is to continue expanding our reach and positively impacting thousands of young Black males and their communities.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Department: Programs

Supervisor

Title:

Site Director

The Alumni Coordinator is the first line of our organization’s efforts to deliver college and career coaching to alumni of the Intensive Immersion Program. This person identifies, recommends, and actively manages personal, professional, and academic initiatives, working at a programmatic level and building relationships with partner organizations for maximum strategic impact on alumni and current geniuses. The Alumni Coordinator establishes and maintains working relationships with geniuses through active personal and academic mentoring.

Additionally, the Alumni Coordinator exists to expand partnerships that are in the early stages to further support internally or externally and to set and track measurable benchmarks to support program goals.

Essential Functions:

• Partnership in Genius Onboarding
  • Partner with The Hidden Genius Project staff, external partners, and volunteers to develop a smooth process introducing new genius families to the organization
• External Stakeholder Engagement
  • As it relates to alumni, manage selection, onboarding, and coordination with external stakeholders regarding Genius College and career readiness efforts/needs
• Expand Partnerships
  • Onboard and manage the Beyond 12 Coach and DCAC College Adviser.
  • Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with geniuses and partner organizations to connect opportunities, based on regional needs
  • Monitor regional alumni engagement, create Genius success plans, and offer mentorship for current and former alumni.
  • Assist with cross-organization collaboration, volunteer coordination, and data reports.
• Mentor and Supporter of Positive Youth Experience
  • Develop rich one-to-one connections with Immersion participants. Through mentorship relationships, identify holistic participant needs as they arise, and strategize with The Hidden Genius Project staff to develop a plan to address them. Solicit participant and parent/guardian feedback to guide responsive programmatic improvements to maximize participant enjoyment and success.
  • Identify Genius needs and wants to create a pipeline of support that provides a variety of opportunities that they vote for with their feet.
• Alumni Event Coordination
  • Ongoing college and career readiness opportunities such as ( but not limited to ) :
  • Summer Business Trips (career exposure)
  • College info night
  • Virtual trainings/apprenticeships
  • Supporting exit interviews
• Alumni Data Management
  • Lead alumni data collection, analysis and management and delivery of reports
• Liaison with Support Services Team
  • Work with the Support Services Team (including attending…