Program Advisor, Brown Collegiate Scholars Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Program Advisor for the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program to coach Providence high school students through college readiness, admissions, and financial aid processes. Responsibilities include one-on-one advising, group workshops, and coordinating college exploration with BCSP staff both virtually and in-person.

The role requires delivering four-year program support, building partnerships, and staying current on national college access initiatives, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent of education and experience required.
• Experience in student advising required.
• Experience in urban schools and/or non-profit organizationspreferred.
• Experience with college access programming required.
• Experience working with first-generation and low-incomecommunities preferred.
• Superior computing abilities including Microsoft Office Suite,Google Apps for Education and basic technology troubleshootingexperience required. Advanced experience using presentation toolspreferred.
• Experience working with a CRM (i.e. Salesforce) and otherstudent systems preferred.
• Experience working with students in a residential settingpreferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide student advising and lead delivery of college accessinformation and materials 30%
• Advise high school students and their families through thecollege admissions and financial aid process 30%
• Program, administration, caseload and data management 25%
• Creation of events, workshops, and cultivating K-12 andpost-secondary partnerships 10%
• Maintain up to date knowledge on national college accessprograming initiatives 5%

Skills

Student advising

Urban schools

Non-profit experience

College access programming

First-generation/low-income focus

Microsoft Office

Google Apps for Education

Presentation tools

CRM Salesforce

Residential setting experience

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps for Education

Presentation tools

Salesforce / CRM

Job description

Program Advisor, Brown Collegiate Scholars Program

Brown University

Job Description

The Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs isresponsible for developing and offering non-credit and creditcourses and programs for over 6,000 high school students, as wellas Brown University undergraduate and Visiting Students from otherinstitutions. Students participate in programs on BrownUniversity's Providence campus, as well as online and in otherlocations domestically and internationally. Within the Division,there are teams of staff who are responsible for marketing,admissions, enrollment, academic content, instructional delivery,student life, finance, human resources, payroll, and the variouspolicies and protocols associated with this work. Staff workclosely with colleagues from across the University to ensuresuccess, including the Registrar's Office, the Office ofInformation Technology, and Facilities Management.

The Brown Collegiate Scholars Program (BCSP) is a four-year,year-round college access program for students living and learningin Providence. The Program seeks to empower academically motivatedpublic school students who live and learn in Providence to exploretheir interests and strengthen their academic preparation in orderto identify, select, afford and attend colleges that align withtheir aspirations. As a reflection of the University's approach tostudent-centered learning, focus will be on developing studentagency as a means for self-reflection, exploration, andself-determination. Particular attention will be focused on servingstudents who are the first in their families to go to collegeand/or who have limited financial resources.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Brown CollegiateScholars Program, the Program Advisor is responsible for coachingincoming Providence Public School District (PPSD) high schoolstudents through their high school career and guiding students ontheir college application process, coordinating opportunities forstudents to explore colleges, securing advantageous financial aidpackages and supporting their transition to college. This work willhappen through one-on-one advising meetings and group workshops forstudents and families in coordination with other BCSP staff bothvirtually and in-person. A team of Program Advisors will supportstudents in the Program, each engaging with a single cohort ofstudents for four years. As a member of the BCSP team, the ProgramAdvisor will receive training and ongoing support from BCSP andwill participate in regular team meetings. This position will alsofacilitate college visits to a select group of colleges anduniversities in New England. Program Advisors will also be ableto research and advocate for internal or external resources beyondthose associated with BCSP.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide student advising and lead delivery of college accessinformation and materials 30%
• Advise high school students and their families through thecollege admissions and financial aid process 30%
• Program, administration, caseload and data management 25%
• Creation of events, workshops, and cultivating K-12 andpost-secondary partnerships 10%
• Maintain up to date knowledge on national college accessprograming initiatives 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent ofeducation and experience required.
• Experience in student advising required.
• Experience in urban schools and/or non-profit organizationspreferred.
• Experience with college access programming required.
• Experience working with first-generation and low-incomecommunities preferred.
• Superior computing abilities including Microsoft Office Suite,Google Apps for Education and basic technology troubleshootingexperience required. Advanced experience using presentation toolspreferred.
• Experience working with a CRM (i.e. Salesforce) and otherstudent systems preferred.
• Experience working with students in a residential settingpreferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (virtual, oral, andwritten)
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Strong presentation skills including the ability to conductpractical workshops and presentations.
• Work effectively with school personnel, parents, andstudents
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to dodetail-oriented work
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work underpressure
• Ability to troubleshoot in a complex and changing workenvironment
• Must have the ability to work effectively independently, and asa member of a team
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverseperspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All offers of employment are contingentupon the successful completion of a background check.

*Please NOTE: A complete application includes a cover letter& resume.*

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-03

Job Posting Title: Program Advisor, Brown Collegiate Scholars Program

Department: Pre-College & Undergraduate Programs

Grade: Grade 9

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law.

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