Education & Career Specialist

Are you passionate about helping individuals in Northern New Hampshire in reaching their fullest potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, then joining Granite Edvance as our North Country Pathways & Funding Specialist could be the opportunity you've been searching for!

Join us in our mission to empower individuals and students of all ages to achieve their educational and career goals. Are you ready to inspire and uplift others on their journey to success?

Apply now and be a part of our dynamic team at Granite Edvance! This position offers a competitive salary, and as a member of our team you'll enjoy access to benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with company match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Student Loan Repayment Benefit.

GRANITE EDVANCE: WHAT DRIVES US

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) has been helping New Hampshire families plan and pay for higher education for over 60 years. We help New Hampshire students plan for their future – whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades or enter the workforce – by providing guidance, scholarships, and private student loans.

This year, we will award $500,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you!

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

As the North Country Pathways & Funding Specialist, you'll engage with students of all ages and backgrounds to help assess their education and career goals and develop personalized plans in support of achieving those goals. You'll also provide guidance and support in navigating all aspects of funding their education, including financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. Your days will involve conducting virtual or in-person consultations, providing resources and individualized guidance, delivering virtual or in-person presentations to a variety of stakeholders, and providing feedback and input related to the effectiveness of the organization's career planning and success programming.

You'll use your expertise, problem-solving skills, and empathetic nature to provide tailored advice and support, helping each person map out a path to success. With a customer-centric mindset, you'll strive to deliver exceptional service and make a positive impact on each individual's journey towards success. Join us in transforming lives through education and career guidance at Granite Edvance!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To excel in this role, you'll need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, families and partners in the community, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization. Your ability to create strong connections across a wide range of individuals and backgrounds will be key in fostering trusting relationships with those seeking your assistance.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 3-5 years of experience in school or career counseling, college admissions, financial aid, or workforce development
• Demonstrated understanding of education and career access in Northern New Hampshire
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong desire to work with individuals across a wide range of socio-economic demographics
• Self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings.

This is a full-time remote position, with a requirement to work in person at our Concord office a minimum of two days per month. Additional on-site expectations may be required for onboarding and…