Coordinator III Grant Funded

Job Description
- Coordinator III (221 Days
- Grant Funded (RTP)

Job Description Coordinator III (221 Days
- Grant Funded - ( RTP )Description

• Build and sustain a school-wide culture of attending college
• Coordinate student workshops and parent orientations/meetings for each grade level
• Engage parents and adult supporters in the college planning, admissions, and college selection processes
• Assist students in navigating the college search and application process, including working with students in groups and one-on-one to ensure college application, admissions essays, financial aid, and enrollment processes are completed with adherence to timelines.
• Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents
• Support scholarship and award search processes for students
• Collaborate with Young Women's Prep staff and school staff to define and implement age-appropriate college programing and guidance throughout the grade levels (6th-12th grade)
• Support college preparation experiences through classes and special events (guest speakers, college fairs/visits from colleges, college visits, summer programs, SAT test preparation courses)
• Maintain external relationships to bring college bound opportunities to the school
• Facilitate or collaborate with appropriate campus staff to ensure standardized testing and test preparation
• (SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP) occurs at the appropriate time for each grade level, and that correct testing processes are implemented
• Track and report key student performance indicators to school leadership and YWPN (e.g. student credits, progress toward graduation, college eligibility, college/program applications, college/program acceptances, scholarships)
• Advocate with college admissions and financial officers on behalf of our students during the college admission and enrollment processes
• Support and facilitate enrollment with local colleges, as appropriate
• Cultivate relationships with community organizations and supporter as their interests relate to college admissions and success, including establishing opportunities for internships
• Prepare periodic reports on programming and outcomes for Young Women's Prep and School leadership
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations and supporters---as their interests relate to college admissions and success
• Providing one-on-one college advisement

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, Master's preferred
• Five or more years related professional experience in a high school or college setting
• Successful experience with college admissions and counseling at the high school or college level
• Knowledge of barriers faced by low income, first generation, college bound students
• Successful experience working with students and parents from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Extensive knowledge of the college admissions and the financial aid process
• Proficiency in Spanish, a plus
• Ability to use data management software, such as Excel, Naviance, and other virtual database systems
• Willingness to periodically travel and host weekend or evening events