Post-Secondary Advisor

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Momentum Education, a Houston-based nonprofit, seeks a Post-Secondary Advisor to support approximately 500 students through college and into living-wage careers. The Advisor will review surveys, assist with GPA-improvement plans, and connect students to internships and job opportunities, while maintaining Salesforce records.

The position is full-time and in-person in Houston, reporting to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of experience working in education, college access or student advising.
• Ability to manage a caseload of ~500 students.
• Commitment to Momentum Education's mission and growth.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships with students.
• Experience with student data systems; Salesforce preferred.
• In-person work at Houston office 8:30–5:30 with lunch.
• Bachelor's degree and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly student survey responses and schedule follow-ups.
• Meet with students with GPA below 3.0 and develop improvement plans.
• Communicate with students via email and the student platform.
• Maintain accurate student records in Salesforce.
• Support students in identifying internships and full-time opportunities.
• Track progress toward graduation and living-wage employment.

Skills

Experience in education

Student advising

Relationship building

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Slack

Trello

Job description

Post-Secondary Advisor

About Momentum Education:

Momentum Education is a Houston-based nonprofit that helps first-generation and low-income students become college-ready, enroll in post-secondary education, graduate, and ultimately enter careers that pay a living wage. Momentum operates two core programs: a High School Program and a Post-Secondary Program.

High School Program

• College Readiness: Intensive SAT and TSIA2 preparation designed to help students become college-ready.
• Post-Secondary Enrollment: Monthly advising to help students apply to and enroll in post-secondary education.

Post-Secondary Program

• Academic Support: Monthly student surveys are analyzed to identify students who need additional support and connect them with targeted advising.
• Career Support: Students receive professional mentorship and connections to internships and job opportunities.

About the Position:

Momentum Education seeks a highly organized and student-centered Post-Secondary Advisor to support approximately 500 students as they progress through post-secondary education and into their careers. The Advisor will be accountable for Momentum's ultimate goal: at least 80% of students in their assigned caseload graduate from post-secondary education and enter a career that pays a living wage.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in Houston, Texas, and reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities:

The Post-Secondary Advisor will:

• Review monthly student survey responses, identify students who need additional support, and schedule follow-up meetings as needed
• Meet monthly with students whose GPA falls below 3.0 and develop plans to improve their academic performance
• Communicate consistently with students through email and Momentum Education's student communication platform
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, interactions, and notes in Salesforce
• Support students in identifying and applying for internships and full-time job opportunities
• Track student progress toward post-secondary graduation and living-wage employment

Skills & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Two plus years of experience working in education, college access or student advising
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload of approximately 500 students
• A strong commitment to Momentum Education's mission and interest in growing with the organization over the long term
• A proven ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students
• Comfort using technology and student data systems; experience with Salesforce, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, or similar platforms is preferred
• Ability to work in person at Momentum Education's Houston office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch
• Bachelor's degree and authorization to work in the United States

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $55,000 annually, with opportunities for performance-based annual raises
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays