Educational Advisor (CTY Strategic Prog. and Partnerships)
Core
Provide comprehensive academic advising, college preparation, and mentorship to high school students in the CTY Scholars Program to promote high academic achievement and college access.
Role type
Senior IC educational advisor (college access)
Builds
Student academic plans, college application materials, and long-term success pathways
Domain
Higher Education + Student Success
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
College admissions expertise, academic planning, financial aid navigation, standardized testing strategy, essay review, recommendation letter writing, student mentorship, data tracking
Preferred skills
Master's in Education/Counseling, experience with first-generation college students, talent development program experience
Technologies
Virtual meeting platforms, text messaging tools, student information systems
Responsibilities
Monitor student academic progress and intervene early on challenges; guide students through college list development and application processes; manage individualized caseloads of high school students; document meetings and action plans; support extracurricular and leadership development; counsel on testing timelines and preparation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC