College Access Specialist

Granite Edvance; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Holiday and Volunteer Time

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

529 Education Savings Plan

Professional development

Job summary

Granite Edvance is seeking a College Access Specialist in Concord, NH. You will provide one-on-one counseling and college planning guidance to students, guiding them through admissions and financial aid processes.

Hours are full-time with a hybrid work model; travel within New Hampshire is required, with occasional trips outside the state. You will present to diverse groups and collaborate with families to create personalized education pathways.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Excellent presentation and public-speaking skills for sessions with groups of varying sizes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one college planning guidance and counseling.
• Deliver presentations on college access topics to students, families, and partners.
• Share information about Granite Edvance programs and resources; assist with financial aid planning and FAFSA support.
• Travel within New Hampshire, with some out-of-state trips as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Are you committed to helping students successfully navigate their educational journey and seeking a role where you can make a real difference? Join Granite Edvance as a College Access Specialist and make a meaningful impact by providing guidance, counseling, and support to students through the college planning and admissions process.

GRANITE EDVANCE: WHAT DRIVES US

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) is located in Concord, NH, and is focused on helping New Hampshire students plan for their future - whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades, or enter the workforce - by providing free counseling and resources, scholarships, and private student loans. In 2025, we will award $750,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you!

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

In this position, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on Granite Edvance's college access programs and services.

Your days will include conducting one-on-one consultations, providing resources and individualized guidance, as well as delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders on topics related to college access needed to ensure success in the chosen educational pathway. Regular travel within New Hampshire will be required, with some occasional travel outside of the state.

As a member of our Education & Career Pathways team, you'll also support our work in providing information and guidance to students as they navigate the many aspects of the education and career planning process, including career assessments, financial aid planning, FAFSA support, and college success, and will share general information related to Granite Edvance's products and services.

If you are a problem solver with a passion for helping students of all ages on their educational journey and make lasting community impact, this role is perfect for you.

What You Need To Be Successful

To excel in this role, you'll need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to establish relationships across a wide range of individuals and backgrounds. Your expertise in college admissions, college preparation, and/or school counseling will be critical in assisting students in creating their personalized plan to continue their education.

Preferred Knowledge And Experience For This Role Includes

• A minimum of 1 to 2 years working in college admissions or school counseling.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong desire to work with individuals across diverse populations as well as a wide range of socio-economic demographics
• Self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, with flexibility to work evening hours up to 3-4 nights per week based on business need.
• Ability to travel extensively; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings, within and occasionally, outside of New Hampshire.

This is a full-time hybrid position, with a requirement to work in person at our Concord office a minimum of two days per week. Additional on-site expectations may be required for onboarding and training, or as necessitated by business need.

As an employee of Granite Edvance, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with company match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, including Holiday and Volunteer Time, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, 529 Education Savings Plan Contribution, and Professional Development.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and pay practices. Actual pay rates may vary and will be based upon multiple factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, training or education, as well as upon business need.

OUR VALUES

In alignment with its core values, Granite Edvance is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, marital or family care status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Granite Edvance is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment, where each member of the team feels a sense of belonging and is able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity driven job seekers are welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply.

Granite Edvance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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