College Access Coordinator

MissionPartnering with families, we equip low-income, high-achieving students with access to resources and opportunities to enter top colleges and graduate with minimal to no debt.Position OverviewLa Vida Scholars seeks a College Access Coordinator to join our team and support 200+ high school students and their families through the college application process and transition to college. Working in tandem with the program staff, this position will be responsible for promoting early college awareness, supporting the college application process, networking with colleges and universities, and developing relationships with students and families.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree will be considered1-3 years of experience in college access, secondary education, and/or higher educationSpanish fluency strongly preferredExperience teaching, facilitating, and/or curriculum development is a plusCommitment to a mission and culture rooted in social justice and inclusionHands-on experience in college readiness, post-secondary success, and the acquisition of professional, social-emotional, and self-efficacy skills for young adultsDemonstrated understanding of the cultures and communities we serve in Lynn & Chelsea, MAClear vision of strategies that allow students from underrepresented backgrounds to achieve successful college admittance, enrollment, and retentionAbility to work both independently and as part of a cohesive teamAbility to exercise sound judgment, provide strategic thought leadership, and interact well with a variety of constituent groupsReceptive to a culture of feedback and reflection, engaging in continuous learning and self-growthSelf-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, problem-solve, meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detailAbility to produce quality work deliverables that are on-time, complete, and free of errorsUnderstands and practices the principles of positive youth development, with strong relationship building skillsPrimary ResponsibilitiesCollege AccessProvide advisement in selection and admissions process for post-secondary opportunities, specifically at competitive and highly ranked four-year public and private universitiesProvide advisement in all aspects of financial aid process including scholarshipsFacilitate weekly classes for seniors on topics related to college access, readiness, and successCreate systems and strategies to effectively communicate college deadlines, criteria and requirements to students and familiesAdhere to strict deadlines and timelines, ensuring students complete timely applicationsCollaborate with interdepartmental staff in the facilitation of agency-wide programming and eventsNetwork with college admissions, scholarship, and other higher education professionals to enhance organization visibility and reputation leading to the active recruitment of our studentsCollect and maintain case records pursuant to data-management proceduresEarly College AwarenessWork one-on-one with high school students to develop and set individualized educational and career goals as related to post-secondary opportunities and alternative optionsProvide special events, workshops, and presentations on college access, affordability, and the value of higher education to scholars and familiesIn collaboration with team, coordinate a minimum of 4 college visits a year, both local and out-of-stateFacilitate weekly classes for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to prepare them for college and career readinessCollaborate with school administrators and staff on an ongoing basis to ensure program participation and success, including attendance at all relevant school meetingsFamily and Community EngagementCo-facilitate monthly parent meetings/workshopsOrganize college and career skills workshops as well as social events for alumni during winter and summer breaksDevelop and maintain strong, meaningful relationships built on trust with families and studentsSupport recruitment of future La Vida Scholars, processing applications and conducting interviews