Post-Secondary Access Associate

This role works collaboratively with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), school personnel, college access organizations, and schools to promote the completion and success of school students in college and other post-secondary pathways. Additionally, this person will support students and families by educating them and assisting them in the completion of the  scholarship application. This position requires frequent travel to local schools throughout Guilford County and the surrounding area and will be reimbursed for mileage.

• Collaborate with local education agencies, college access organizations, and other community based organizations to create and facilitate meaningful in-person and virtual programming related to college and career planning
• Maintain a consistent and effective flow of communication with school counselors, administrators, and community partners to disseminate information and connect students with  and community resources
• Support and facilitate programming related to college and career readiness
• Assist the Director of Post-Secondary Initiatives with event planning of county-wide events to support students with FAFSA and financial aid assistance, college exposure,  scholarship completion, and other professional development opportunities to support student success
• Create content (i.e. presentations, informational infographics) to assist students and families in navigating their post-secondary plans
• Track data related to student and family touchpoints through virtual and in-person programming
• Use impact data to inform post secondary programming outreach
• Offer guidance on standardized testing, including coordinating SAT/ACT prep sessions
• Oversee the execution of the annual  March Madness competition in collaboration with the data and marketing teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Provide individualized advising sessions for students and families on topics including but not limited to FAFSA completion, planning and applying to college, match & fit, and the  scholarship model and application process
• Act as a resource for parents and guardians to understand post-secondary opportunities and support their student’s journey
• Collaborate with local agencies to understand students and parent needs related to postsecondary resources
• Create and maintain scholarship resources to support students and families post-secondary goals
• Create internship and summer opportunity resources for students

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of related professional experience in college access programming
• Demonstrated ability to work with low-income students and students of diverse backgrounds, including demonstrated cultural competency
• Experience working with high school students and families preferred
• Experience supporting students with FAFSA completion
• Knowledge of the college admissions process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to inclusive support, opportunity and excellence with a deep understanding of the challenges facing underserved communities in education.

• Supportive and collaborative team player
• Excellent interpersonal awareness
• Forward-thinking, data-driven, results-oriented
• Able to create content to support and inform students and families about the post-secondary process
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent event planning and execution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive support, opportunity, and excellence
• Ability to empathize with students, colleagues and individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences
• Passion for supporting students as they navigate their post-secondary plans
• Proficient with virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google, etc.
• Able to work evenings as dictated by programming needs