Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Center/Advisor

IMPACT PROSPERITY PARTNERS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

Impact Prosperity Partners in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a passionate Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Center/Advisor to help underserved individuals access higher education and career success. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference by guiding students toward academic and career outcomes.

You will lead the Educational Opportunity Center program operations, provide individualized advising, support outreach and recruitment, manage records, and build partnerships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in academic advising, college access programs, or student services.
• Knowledge of FAFSA and federal financial aid processes.
• Experience with TRIO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership and daily operations of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program
• Provide individualized academic advising, college planning, and career counseling to program participants
• Support recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts targeting first-generation and low-income adult learners
• Assist participants with college admissions applications, financial aid (FAFSA), and scholarship searches
• Develop and facilitate workshops on college readiness, financial literacy, and career development
• Maintain accurate participant records and assist with federal grant reporting and compliance
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and local agencies

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Student data management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Education/Counseling or related field

Tools

Student data management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

About the Role:

Impact Prosperity Partners in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Center/Advisor to help transform lives through access to higher education. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference by guiding underserved individuals toward academic and career success. Join a mission-focused team dedicated to breaking barriers and building brighter futures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the leadership and daily operations of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program
• Provide individualized academic advising, college planning, and career counseling to program participants
• Support recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts targeting first-generation and low-income adult learners
• Assist participants with college admissions applications, financial aid (FAFSA), and scholarship searches
• Develop and facilitate workshops on college readiness, financial literacy, and career development
• Maintain accurate participant records and assist with federal grant reporting and compliance
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and local agencies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field preferred
• Experience in academic advising, college access programs, or student services (TRIO experience a plus)
• Knowledge of federal financial aid processes, FAFSA, and post-secondary admissions
• Strong understanding of challenges faced by first-generation, low-income, and adult learners
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and maintain detailed documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student data management systems

About Us:

Impact Prosperity Partners is a community-centered organization based in Baton Rouge, LA, committed to empowering individuals through education, economic mobility, and opportunity. We are passionate about creating pathways to success for those who need it most, and our team is driven by purpose and results. At Impact Prosperity Partners, employees thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where their work truly changes lives every day.