College Access Program Advisor & Coordinator

Hiring Range

Project Coordinator: $55,200 - $68,000.

Posting will remain open until filled.

• Under the direction of a Supervisor:
  Recruits and enrolls 6th – 12th-grade students for program participation. Provides academic development and support through program services tied to program outcomes/objectives.
• Prepares summaries of each month’s activities detailing results and an assessment of monthly efforts; ensures that daily, workshop, and campus visit logs, surveys, evaluations, grades, and other data instruments are entered on time; prepares specific reports and updates at the immediate supervisor’s request.
• Develops and implements college-going services and activities; organizes campus visits for students, parents, and educators; organizes workshops for students, parents, and educators; plans and implements academic preparation and parent activities and conferences; delivers admissions, personal statement, financial aid, test‑taking and other workshops as assigned; assists in the organization and implementation of personal and academic enrichment programs for students and parents; assists in the development and production of program publications.
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities; develops and maintains professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students to receive academic preparation and parent services; serves as liaison to partner schools, including principals, head counselors, parents, key school personnel and/or assigned contacts regarding student and parent CEP programs; develops and maintains relationships with other UC/CSU/CCC programs (MESA, EAOP, AVID, Talent Search, CTFMS, Upward Bound, etc.)
  
  as well as community‑based organizations, civic groups and private industry; acts as a resource for elementary, middle school and high school personnel and the general public for inquiries regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, campus tours, and other related areas.
• Coordinates academies that provide in-depth educational support and resources to students, which may include Saturday work as well as transportation of students; maintains accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data; monitors the program budget and allocates resources efficiently; stays current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings.

• Project Advisor: Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution (Required). 1 year of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training (Required). High School diploma and five years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Project Coordinator: Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution (Required). Advanced degree in a related area may be substituted for two years of required experience (Preferred). Three years of directly related experience and/or experience and training combined (Required). High School diploma and five years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
• Knowledge and understanding of K‑14 education (Preferred).
• Knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives…