College and Career Support Specialist

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child – mind, body and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christ-centered, people-focused and results oriented. While loving and nurturing, By The Hand has a strong results-orientation, a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can all continue to learn and grow.

Joining By The Hand’s incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. You’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories, helping students soar to success in their academic performance, practice personal accountability and, even more importantly, grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus.

By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Individuals employed at By The Hand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the following responsibilities: sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching.

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

By The Hand Club For Kids is seeking a dedicated and organized College and Career Support Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Director of College & Career Support, The College and Career Support Specialist (CCSS) supports students in transition to and pursuit of postsecondary paths. The College and Career Support Specialist assists students and their families as they move through college, helping them overcome academic, career, social, and financial barriers.

This role is essential in fostering communication with mentors in our NXT Steps Mentoring program and coordinating logistics for our monthly events. The Specialist will also support current college and career students, helping to facilitate partnerships with educational and career development organizations. He/she exhibits a Christ-like attitude and a sense of control, consistency, grace, and courtesy toward students. This position may require travel to college campuses.

• Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.
• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
• Shows by example, the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
• Participates in weekly team prayer and devotion.
• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.
• Works with leadership to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further the By The Hand's religious purpose and religious freedom.

• Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.
• Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.
• Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
• Participates in employee growth plans including quarterly conversations and annual reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors in the NXT Steps Mentoring program.
• Facilitate effective communication between mentors and mentees, ensuring a supportive mentoring environment.
• Assist with recruitment and training of mentors.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for monthly events, including:
  • Sending out invitations and managing RSVPs.
  • Organizing transportation for students and mentors.
  • Arranging meals and dietary accommodations.
  • Collecting and processing permission slips from students and guardians.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to current college and career students.
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