Program Coordinator: College Access Program - Silver Spring, United States - Collegetracks Access

Description

Program Coordinator:
College Access Program


POSITION SUMMARY
CollegeTracks seeks energetic, passionate, and highly skilled individuals to serve as

Program Coordinators

for our college access programs

at MCPS High Schools.

The majority of the Program Coordinator's work will be performed at an assigned high school, with work performed at partner high school sites on an as needed basis.

The Program Coordinator will perform the day-to-day operations of CollegeTracks' College Access Program, which guides students and parents through the college search, application, standardized test preparation, financial aid, and transition to college processes.

The Program Coordinator will report directly to their respective Program Director.
Each CollegeTracks Access team works collaboratively to guide students and families through the following eight (8) milestones:
Plan Your Higher Education & Career Path
Prepare for Standardized Tests
Create Your Higher Education List
Submit Your Applications
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
Decide Where to Attend
Enroll
Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination

Provide college and career advising to students and families about the college admissions and financial aid process in a fast and complex nonprofit environment with multiple competing priorities
Recruit students into the program with the goal of active and continuous engagement
Coordinate and conduct workshops on key steps ("Milestones") in the college application process and track individual student's attendance and progress
Utilize computer and web-based tools (Excel, SalesForce, Google Suite, etc) to provide efficient individualized and group advising to students in an organized and detail-oriented manner
Coordinate standardized test preparation and registration for students (SAT and ACT, TOEFL, Accuplacer, etc.)
Assist in training, supporting, and/or managing College Access & Test Prep volunteers
Identify and help students apply for local and national scholarships
Maintain knowledge about colleges, scholarship opportunities, and local programs that best serve our student population
Utilize various popular social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Snapchat, X, Remind, etc.) for effective student outreach and program engagement
Data Collection & Analysis

Assist Program Director in accurately recording data through an online Salesforce database platform and effectively use student folders to track program activities and student outcomes
Analyze and use data to help determine next steps for individual students and for the program
Deliver regular programmatic reports on test prep, student progress, and concerns at monthly meetings and as needed
Internal Program Collaboration

Nurture collaborative relationships with CollegeTracks staff and volunteers
Work in concert with other CollegeTracks' Access teams to update tools, develop strategies, and create solutions to meet student needs
Collaborate with CollegeTracks Success team to successfully identify, recruit, and transition high school seniors to the Success Program
External Partner Collaboration

Serve as a CollegeTracks champion with a wide range of audiences and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with these audiences
Support Program Director in developing relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff; community partners; and college admissions and financial aid staff, university administrators, and campus departments to increase opportunities and support services for CollegeTracks' student population
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, counseling, social work, psychology or a related field
Prior work experience with students in high schools, college access, college admissions, higher education (certificate, 2-year, or 4-year programs), youth development, teaching and/or counseling, or college retention programs
Understands and values racial equality as an organizational operating principle and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Working knowledge of college admissions, higher education (certificate, 2-year, or 4-year programs), college retention, and/or public school systems
Work experience in multicultural and multilingual student and family environments
Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and program coordination skills
Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented
Bilingual or fluent in Spanish is highly preferred
Other requirements

Sense of humor
Passionate about equal access to higher education
Willing to advocate relentlessly on behalf of our students
Access to reliable transportation and smartphone is required

THE DETAILS
The Access Program Coordinator position is an on-site, full-time, permanent, and salaried position.

We offer a generous benefits package, including:
Vision
Retirement (403b plan)
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term disability plans
Employee Assistance Program
Pre -tax Commuter Benefits Program
Dependent Care Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick leave
The compensation for the Access Program Coordinator position is $55,000, and is non-negotiable.


HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should send an email to

with "CollegeTracks Access Program Coordinator" in the subject line.

Please include your resume and a cover letter that explains how your skills and qualifications meet the position requirements


Please note:
CollegeTracks will verify academic credentials before hiring. New hires will be required to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CollegeTracks understands and values racial equity as an organizational operating principle and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team is critical to our success and mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

CollegeTracks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

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