Part-Time College Access Advisor for Baltimore Teens

Collegebound Foundation, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Time off for Federal holidays

Job summary

Collegebound Foundation, Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a part-time High School College Access Program Specialist to promote college awareness and coordinate postsecondary advising at a designated high school or CBO.

You will liaise with faculty and staff, develop customized advising plans, and provide test prep, admissions, financial aid, and scholarship assistance. The role requires on-site work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Liaise with school faculty/CBO staff, School Improvement Team (SIT), and other school/CBO team members to plan events focused on college access.
• Develop customized advising plans for students utilizing current resources for educational and career options, college admissions processes, and financial aid.
• Provide students with postsecondary related test, college entrance exam and other test preparation resources; assist students with test registration forms and payment coordination.
• Supply and assist students with admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications including payment coordination.
• Provide information and assist students with completing scholarship applications including outside scholarships and CollegeBound Foundation managed scholarships and grants.
• Evaluate student profiles including academic and extracurricular progress and nominate qualified students for monetary awards/scholarships.
• Conduct group workshops and seminars about the college access process using CollegeBound Foundation advising modules or other appropriate guides.
• Participate in community outreach and education regarding college access.
• Conduct analysis of data associated with college outreach activities, college entrance exams, college applications and financial/scholarship applications.
• Organize and chaperone students on college visits or field trips related to the college access process.
• Serve as student advocate and refer students to relevant resources (school counselors, staff, college departments and/or other outside agencies) as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Experience working with adolescents

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collegebound Foundation, Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a part-time High School College Access Program Specialist to promote college awareness and coordinate postsecondary advising at a designated high school or CBO.

You will liaise with faculty and staff, develop customized advising plans, and provide test prep, admissions, financial aid, and scholarship assistance. The role requires on-site work and travel as needed.