Part- Time Advising Specialist - College Access - Wisconsin

collegepossiblelt; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 32,952,000 - 38,463,000; Part time

Job summary

College Possible Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Advising Specialist for College Access to provide in-person student support at a partner high school. The role requires 20 hours per week for juniors and seniors, with monthly in-person team meetings in Stevens Point, WI.

The position emphasizes coaching, persistence, and collaborative work with partner staff. Responsibilities include direct student support, data management, and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social or human sciences, business, or other related field(s) required.
• 1–3 years teaching, mentoring, advising, and/or coaching college students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration with staff and partners; excellent coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support—teach college prep and support 40+ high school students.
• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to help students plan their college path.
• Track student progress and maintain data across programs.
• Coordinate with school and College Possible teams for student success.
• Recruit students at partner schools; lead information sessions and interviews.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain program documents.
• Support program development and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Advising

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social or human sciences, business, or other related field(s)

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Google Drive

Docs

Job description

College Access -Part-Time Specialist

College Possible - Wisconsin

This Work Is Our Mission

At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in.

We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees.

Our Impact

87% of College Possible students are admitted to college and are enrolled at 866 colleges and universities across the United States. Nationwide, we've served 99,000+ students since 2000.

Why Join Our Team?

When you work at College Possible, you're not just taking a job-you're advancing a mission to help more students get to and through college. You'll play a direct role in helping students achieve their educational goals and build brighter futures.

Key Benefits

• Professional Growth Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities as you support student success.
• Mission-Driven Impact Make a direct difference in students' lives by helping them access and complete college.
• Collaborative Community Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in service of students.

Your Role as Advising Specialist - College Access

The College Access Advising Specialist will be responsible for delivering excellent student support in-person at a College Possible Wisconsin partner high school, ensuring each student and partner interaction receives the highest quality of service. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week working with juniors and seniors enrolled in College Possible's program. Candidates must be a commutable distance from Stevens Point, WI as the role and work will be completed there. There will also be a requirement to meet in person as a team one time each month in a designated area.

As an Advising Specialist – College Access, You Will:

• Guide and educate students in support of their academic, personal, and professional development and success.
• Collaborate with partner institution staff, faculty and administration on student success and persistence.
• Promote and help develop student engagement, academic success strategies, experiential learning, and other high impact activities to support student persistence.
• Advocate for students, collaborating and communicating with institution staff, faculty, and administration and College Possible team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct Student Support - 65%

• Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more high school students at local high school campus
• Ensure that students consistently receive the highest quality of services, that school partner needs are met, and that each student makes satisfactory progress toward program goals
• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to students to develop their college plan
• Gain and maintain knowledge of all students' interests, needs, and backgrounds
• Perform follow-up parent/student phone calls
• Lead student recruitment at schools in your portfolio; including but not limited to tasks like leading information sessions, communicating with school staff, facilitating interviews, and welcoming students into the program.
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents
• Provide mid-year and end of year-end progress reports for all students
• Coordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating high school seniors
• Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required
• Attend required programmatic and community service events

Data Management and Reporting - 15%

• Track and record student progress, using both quantitative and qualitative measures
• Enter and maintain current student data in CoPilot, a Salesforce based CRM
• Utilize existing and/or create and run reports to identify and respond to individual students in need of additional support and to identify and respond to trends in student progress

Program Development and Support - 15%

• Utilize caseload management strategies including technologies, collaborations, and procedures
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and/or Program Director to identify and develop Access Program initiatives and growth
• Meet regularly with Program Manager and full College Possible Wisconsin Program Team to help develop and/or support organizational initiatives
• Provide Program Director support as needed and/or assigned

Organizational Support - 5%

• Collaborate and/or participate in events and activities, providing logistics support as needed and connecting with guests, supporters, board members, and other potential or current partners and/or students
• Represent and promote College Possible positively to increase and enhance organizational awareness throughout the community
• Provide support and complete other duties as assigned

You Will Need:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in education, social or human sciences, business, or other related field(s) required

Experience

• 1-3 years teaching, mentoring, advising, and/or coaching college students, or related roles demonstrating a commitment to the power of education.
• Development of effective, targeted text, email, and in-person college student communications.
• Collaboration and partnership building which demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptation to changing situations and environments.
• Finding, reading, comprehending, utilizing, and presenting information in an effective and efficient manner.
• Written and in-person communications with professional teams.
• Presentations to small and large groups, showing effective speaking, engagement, and influencing skills.

Computer/Software Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as in Google, Google Drive and Docs.
• Experience with CRM systems preferred.

Other

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Mobility to move across campuses and/or travel to College Possible site as needed

You will Gain:

The opportunity to positively impact individual students and Milwaukee communities as a part of a strong, values-based team...

Compensation: $23 per hour working 20 hours per week

*Please note this role is remote*. However, this role will require to be on a designated campus four times a week in Stevens Point, WI. There will also be a requirement to meet in person as a team 2-3 times a month in a designated area. Must reside in a commutable distance from these locations and have reliable transportation.

This is not a benefits eligible position.