Bilingual College & Career Readiness Coach (Hybrid)

Friendly House; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendly House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Advisor for the College & Career Readiness program in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid role supports 601 TRIO Talent Search participants with outreach, advising, and services to connect students to postsecondary opportunities and workforce pathways.

You will guide students on graduation requirements, FAFSA, and financial aid while coordinating with district CTE programs and community partners to create robust career paths. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assigned duties.
• At least two years of experience advising, counseling, or supporting students seeking entry into postsecondary education or reentry into an educational program.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach, recruit and enroll eligible TRIO Talent Search students, and engage youth in broader College & Career Readiness programming.
• Manage an assigned student caseload; complete needs assessments, individualized action plans, academic progress monitoring, and ongoing advising and follow-up.
• Coordinate academic support, including online tutoring for students with identified needs; provide middle school retention and rigorous high school course-planning guidance.
• Advise students on graduation requirements, college admissions, entrance exams and fee waivers, applications, and enrollment in postsecondary or alternative education programs.
• Provide individualized FAFSA assistance and workshops on Pell Grants, loans, loan forgiveness, scholarships, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Guide students in CTE and workforce pathways, technical training, apprenticeships, industry-recognized certifications, and stackable credentials aligned with labor market opportunities.
• Collaborate with district CTE programs, workforce boards, employers, and colleges to identify career pathways and opportunities to apply high school credentials toward postsecondary credit.
• Help participants develop workforce or career passports, Digital Learner Wallets, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) documenting skills, learning, and credentials; use approved digital advising tools responsibly.
• Plan and deliver student workshops, campus and career visits, youth leadership activities, and academic and career enrichment programming, including a summer program.
• Responsible for implementing related activities and programming during college campus tours and summer camp. Transport and supervise students during travel.
• Engage parents and guardians through workshops, advising, and regular communication; maintain productive relationships with target schools and community partners.
• Coordinate and supervise participants during approved field trips, events, and transportation activities.
• Maintain accurate eligibility records, service documentation, attendance, action plans, and outcome data in designated systems; track quarterly service goals and program performance.
• Support participant follow-up and grant reporting, including the TRIO Talent Search Annual Performance Report.
• Comply with applicable grant regulations, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies; participate in required in-state and out-of-state training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Friendly House, Inc. is seeking a full-time Advisor for the College & Career Readiness program in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid role supports 601 TRIO Talent Search participants with outreach, advising, and services to connect students to postsecondary opportunities and workforce pathways.

You will guide students on graduation requirements, FAFSA, and financial aid while coordinating with district CTE programs and community partners to create robust career paths. Bilingual English/Spanish required.