Description Build and sustain a school-wide culture of attending college Coordinate student workshops and parent orientations/meetings for each grade level Engage parents and adult supporters in the college planning, admissions, and college selection processes Assist students in navigating the college search and application process, including working with students in groups and one-on-one to ensure college application, admissions essays, financial aid, and enrollment processes are completed with adherence to timelines.
Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents Support scholarship and award search processes for students Collaborate with Young Women's Prep staff and school staff to define and implement age-appropriate college programing and guidance throughout the grade levels (6th-12th grade) Support college preparation experiences through classes and special events (guest speakers, college fairs/visits from colleges, college visits, summer programs, SAT test preparation courses) Maintain external relationships to bring college bound opportunities to the school Facilitate or collaborate with appropriate campus staff to ensure standardized testing and test preparation (SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP) occurs at the appropriate time for each grade level, and that correct testing processes are implemented Track and report key student performance indicators to school leadership and YWPN (e.g.
student credits, progress toward graduation, college eligibility, college/program applications, college/program acceptances, scholarships) Advocate with college admissions and financial officers on behalf of our students during the college admission and enrollment processes Support and facilitate enrollment with local colleges, as appropriate Cultivate relationships with community organizations and supporter as their interests relate to college admissions and success, including establishing opportunities for internships Prepare periodic reports on programming and outcomes for Young Women's Prep and School leadership Serve as a liaison to community organizations and supportersas their interests relate to college admissions and success Providing one-on-one college advisement Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's preferred Five or more years related professional experience in a high school or college setting Successful experience with college admissions and counseling at the high school or college level Knowledge of barriers faced by low income, first generation, college bound students Successful experience working with students and parents from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Extensive knowledge of the college admissions and the financial aid process Proficiency in Spanish, a plus Ability to use data management software, such as Excel, Naviance, and other virtual database systems Willingness to periodically travel and host weekend or evening events