College Advisor
Core
Deliver high-quality postsecondary advising to high school students, assisting with college searches, applications, financial aid, and enrollment while fostering a positive college-going culture.
Role type
College Advisor (IC)
Builds
Postsecondary access and enrollment outcomes for first-generation and low-income students
Domain
Higher Education / Student Success
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
College search and application guidance, financial aid navigation, workshop and event organization, stakeholder relationship building, data documentation and reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with diverse populations, project management, community outreach, multilingual communication (Spanish, Armenian, etc.), social media management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Slack, Skype
Responsibilities
Assist students with college searches, applications, and financial aid; Organize workshops and events to encourage post-secondary education; Establish relationships with school counselors and administrators; Document student interactions; Prepare progress reports for program staff and school administration
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC