Hybrid College Access & Career Coach | Senior Advisor

10,000 Degrees; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

10,000 Degrees in Silicon Valley is seeking a College & Career Coach to advance student success through high-impact advising, workshops, and direct service. This role partners with schools and campus teams to support complex caseloads and to guide students through financial aid, college choices, and career pathways.

The position blends on-site presence with remote work, requires a bachelor’s degree and multiple years in student-services, and offers benefits, professional development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years experience in a client- or student-service position.
• 3+ years experience in financial aid navigation and college access/success matriculation steps.
• Geographic proximity to the region served and reliable transportation for travel.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• High level of professionalism including promptness, preparedness, and professional appearance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong administrative, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications, Salesforce (or other CRM), and Canva.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and be self-reflective.
• Lived experience aligned with the communities served by 10,000 Degrees is valued.
• Alumni of 10,000 Degrees scholarships a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage larger, more complex student caseloads than entry-level Fellows, navigating intricate financial aid and matriculation scenarios.
• Provide direct, student-facing support including delivering comprehensive workshops, facilitating small-group sessions, and conducting individual coaching.
• Deliver specialized curriculum, training, and guidance to students and families regarding financial aid, college choices, and career pathways.
• Maintain a consistent on-campus presence for student outreach, engagement, and direct service delivery.

Skills

Client-service experience

Excellent presentation

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English (plus)

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Canva

Job description

10,000 Degrees in Silicon Valley is seeking a College & Career Coach to advance student success through high-impact advising, workshops, and direct service. This role partners with schools and campus teams to support complex caseloads and to guide students through financial aid, college choices, and career pathways.

The position blends on-site presence with remote work, requires a bachelor’s degree and multiple years in student-services, and offers benefits, professional development, and