Deliver college access counseling through 1:1 student engagement, with an emphasis on selective college admissions.
Create and execute college access programming, which may include admissions information sessions, group coaching sessions, community building events, and student engagement opportunities through synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Engage with admissions officers to build collaborative relationships to strengthen the college access pipeline and remain current on admissions trends.
Monitor student progress and performance towards goals, recording applicable activities via Salesforce in a timely and accurate manner.
Collect and use data to understand admission trends and develop strategies to support Scholars in their pursuit of highly selective institutions.
Contribute to the planning of Summer Academies, including logistical preparation, curriculum and content curation, and program delivery.
Support cross-departmental and organization-wide events and initiatives, including student recruitment and selection, college success transition programs, development opportunities, and career exploration programming.
Requirements
2+ years of professional experience required
2+ years of experience in college admissions, financial aid, or college advising, with a focus on selective colleges
Passion for working with students from under-resourced communities, and expertise in the experience of first-generation students in selective college admissions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead presentations and workshops
Highly skilled relationship-builder, who is able to build trusting relationships with high school students as well as parents, school counselors, college admissions professionals, and community partners
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to document and manage detailed data
Ability to leverage technology to provide remote support to and maintaining strong rapport with students across the country.