Description:
Student Services (55%)
- Coordinate, design and implement all aspects of program services that strengthen middle and high school students’ development related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry
- Provide effective academic, career, and college guidance to middle and high school students on relevant college access and success topics
- Develop age-appropriate college access curriculum and coordinate and facilitate workshops and activities during the school day, including before and after school.
- Organize and conduct 1:1 and group advising sessions, workshops, and meetings on a regular basis (weekly and monthly) with participants at the target middle and high schools and at local entities in Kansas City, KS (library, community center, colleges)
- Plan, coordinate, and lead college visits, STEM activities, and special events for middle and high school participants
- Provide 1:1 and group advising to assist participants with college admissions and scholarship applications, FAFSA and career planning.
- Develop and maintain a working and trusting relationship with participants and their families while ensuring that they are receiving quality programming.
- Maintain current knowledge of financial aid and admissions processes including admission requirements and degree options for local colleges and universities
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by Director such as special projects, year-round programming and activities to ensure the attainment of the program goals and objectives.
Student Record Management and Program Guidance (35%)
- Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan for eligible students and successfully complete all documentation processes for new participants
- Maintain confidentiality of participant information learned while completing job responsibilities
- Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes
- Manage and maintain comprehensive and accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts and progress, program activities, budget expenditures and forms, and follow-up processes and meet designated deadlines.
- Compile and analyze data, prepare/submit reports in a timely manner to Director, and assist with all required reports for the US Department of Education.
- Supervise and train Peer Mentors
- Provide effective and open lines of communication with Director, program staff, secondary school personnel, and university and community partners to ensure a positive and professional work environment and effective service delivery
- Promote and publicize the program services and assist with program communication to include but not limited to presentations, back to school events, mailings and social media/website
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, trainings sessions, and parent/student meetings.
Special Programming (10%)
- In conjunction with Director and program staff, participate in all summer programming and assist in planning and implementation of summer activities
- Serve as a mentor to guide newly graduated seniors through the college matriculation process and provide senior activities as part of the summer melt program.
- Maintain on-going contact with program alums (college students) to monitor progress and ensure successful post-secondary degree attainment.
- Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops and activities to promote parent/guardian involvement, addressing various family needs and helping their student prepare for postsecondary education.
Position Requirements
This in-person position is located in Kansas City, KS. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required as this position requires daily travel by car to the target schools/area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree at the time of appointment.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with target populations (as noted in position overview).
- Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communications skills, as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with group facilitation/presentations and designing workshops as evidenced in application materials.
- Working knowledge of college and financial aid processes and other relevant college access resources, as demonstrated in application materials.
- Previous experience that required establishing excellent working relationships with a variety of audiences, including youth and families, as evidenced by application materials.