FirstGen College & Career Advisor (Bilingual)

Corazon Healdsburg; Healdsburg (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Corazón Healdsburg seeks a College & Career Manager to lead the FirstGen College Counseling Program for roughly 40–50 high school students in grades 9–12, guiding them through college planning, applications, and financial aid with family engagement and culturally responsive support.

The role builds partnerships with schools and community organizations, maintains student records, and collaborates with Academic Development to create a seamless middle-to-postsecondary pathway and supportive

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of college application process, financial aid, 'A-G' requirements, and college preparedness for high school students.
• Education and experience in counseling, social work, psychology, youth development, higher education, or a related field.
• 2+ years experience working directly with high school students, preferably in college access, college advising, career development, education, or youth development.
• 2+ year experience supporting first-generation college-bound students and/or students and families navigating higher education systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple students, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong understanding of the college admissions and financial aid process, including UC, CSU, FAFSA, CADAA, scholarships, and other postsecondary pathways.
• Ability to lead parent and student workshops and engagement activities around college preparedness.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, required.
• Experience working with immigrant, first-generation, low-income, or historically underserved communities.

Responsabilités

• Lead the FirstGen College Counseling Program for approximately 40–50 high school students in grades 9–12.
• Provide individualized college and career advising to help students identify goals, explore opportunities, develop postsecondary plans, and navigate their transition after high school.
• Support students through the college application and financial aid process, including applications, essays, FAFSA/CADAA, scholarships, financial aid offers, and enrollment decisions.
• Engage and support families as partners in their students’ academic and postsecondary journeys, with culturally responsive and accessible communication.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, activities, and enrichment opportunities focused on college readiness, career exploration, leadership, academic success, and life after high school.
• Connect students to summer programs, internships, scholarships, college visits, career experiences, and other educational opportunities that expand their access and exposure.
• Help address transportation and logistical barriers that may prevent students from accessing higher education opportunities, including accompanying students when appropriate.
• Monitor student academic progress and provide advocacy and support to help students stay on track for graduation and their postsecondary goals.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, community organizations, employers, and other partners to expand opportunities and resources available to students and families.
• Recruit and select students for the program and help strengthen a supportive college- and career-going culture within Corazón Healdsburg and the broader community.
• Develop and maintain an alumni and mentoring network to support students beyond high school and strengthen connections between current students and postsecondary graduates.
• Maintain accurate student records and program data and use information and student feedback to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
• Support grant reporting, program development, and fundraising efforts related to College & Career Pathways and Academic Development.
• Collaborate with other Corazón staff to create a connected academic development pathway from middle school through high school and into postsecondary education or career and contribute to the growth and development of the Academic Development department.
• Represent Corazón Healdsburg in community and school settings and serve as a trusted advocate for students and families.

Connaissances

Bilingual in Spanish and English

College advising

Program leadership

Family engagement

Grant reporting

Outils

Google Workspace

Description du poste

Corazón Healdsburg seeks a College & Career Manager to lead the FirstGen College Counseling Program for roughly 40–50 high school students in grades 9–12, guiding them through college planning, applications, and financial aid with family engagement and culturally responsive support.

The role builds partnerships with schools and community organizations, maintains student records, and collaborates with Academic Development to create a seamless middle-to-postsecondary pathway and supportive