Educational Advisor

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Home mortgage initiative

Paid time off

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an Educational Advisor to support students and families participating in educational access and advancement programs, including Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, and other initiatives. You’ll build relationships, provide individualized guidance on academic planning, college applications, financial aid, and career pathways.

The role emphasizes collaborative work with teachers, counselors, and community partners, maintaining records and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or an interest in academic planning, college and career pathways, postsecondary education, and financial aid.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to connect with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong documentation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in a school, college, community-based organization, or human services setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and families to identify strengths and goals.
• Provide guidance on academic planning, courses, college apps, and financial aid.
• Help explore postsecondary options and transitions to college or career.
• Facilitate workshops, tutoring, mentoring and group activities.
• Coordinate college visits and career exploration activities.
• Engage families in educational planning and link to resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, colleges, and community partners.
• Maintain participant records and document advising and program activities.
• Monitor participation and needs, and support program evaluations.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Skills

Academic planning

College pathways

Postsecondary education

Financial aid

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

Educational AdvisorPay: $22.00-$25.00/HourlySchedule: Monday to Friday 7am-3pmHelp students discover their potential, navigate educational opportunities, and build pathways toward their future.Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an Educational Advisor to support students and families participating in educational access and advancement programs, including Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, and other educational initiatives. In this role, you’ll build meaningful relationships with students, provide individualized guidance, and help young people navigate academic planning, college and career exploration, and postsecondary opportunities.Benefits for Full-time employees:Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!Work-Life Balance:Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!Vacation Cash-Out Option3 Paid Personal Days11 Paid HolidaysAccrued Paid Sick TimeBenefits for Part-time Employees:Accrued Paid Sick TimeEnhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (Minimum of 20 worked hours per week)Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling!Personal PTO - (Minimum 20 hour regular part-time schedule - does not apply to per diem)What You’ll DoBuild supportive relationships with students and families, helping them identify strengths, overcome barriers, and pursue educational goals.Provide individualized guidance on academic planning, course selection, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and career pathways.Help students explore postsecondary opportunities and plan for successful transitions into college, training, or employment.Facilitate workshops, tutoring, mentoring, group activities, and other educational programming.Coordinate college visits, career exploration activities, and cultural and educational enrichment opportunities.Engage families in educational planning and connect them with resources to support their students' success.Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, colleges, community organizations, and other partners to expand opportunities for students.Maintain accurate participant records and document advising, outreach, referrals, and program activities.Monitor student participation and progress, communicate emerging needs, and contribute to program evaluations and grant reporting.Participate in team meetings, professional development, and program planning activities.What You’ll BringKnowledge of or an interest in academic planning, college and career pathways, postsecondary education, and financial aid.Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.The ability to connect with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.Strong documentation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.The ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.Experience in a school, college, community-based organization, or human services setting is preferred.Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?Seven Hills Foundation is dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives through individualized support, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. Our work spans a range of human services, with a shared commitment to respect and kindness, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and service to others.Within Educational Services, you’ll help expand access to academic, college, and career opportunities for students who may face barriers to achieving their goals. Through relationship-based guidance, encouragement, and meaningful connections, you’ll help young people recognize their potential and take important steps toward their futures.Join a team where your guidance can open doors, build confidence, and help students turn their aspirations into opportunities.A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, human services, higher education, student affairs, or a related field.Standard driver’s license – class C or class DExperience working with adolescents, young adults, families, or students in an educational, human services, youth development, or related setting.