Ontario Promise Corps - Promise Scholars Advisor

Ontario Promise Corps - Promise Scholar Advisor

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The City of Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a highly responsible, motivated individual, passionate about serving the community, to join the team as an Ontario Promise Corps Promise Scholars Advisor. This position will work to ensure that students develop academic mindsets that contribute to college-going behaviors, gain the information and skills necessary to explore the full range of college options, and then enroll and attend college.

Selected members are expected to contribute to internal learnings around effective student engagement, texting campaigns, and data management practices to help Promise Scholars collaborate with counselors, teachers and administrators; devise creative approaches to reach and connect with students and families; and play an integral role in changing the lives of the students they serve. The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

This position is grant funded. While this position will work alongside the City of Ontario, it is NOT considered a City of Ontario position. Therefore, the successful incumbents will not be considered City employees and are not eligible for any City sponsored benefits. In lieu of City sponsored benefits, successful incumbents are eligible for a program-funded benefit package that includes healthcare, childcare (space is limited), and mileage reimbursement for the duration of their assignment.

An Education Award (valued up to $10,000) is awarded to those incumbents who successfully complete all required service hours.

The job duties typically performed by the Promise Scholars Advisor include the following:

• Assist with coordination and planning of enriching, in-person and virtual college visits to local community colleges for 5th graders and universities for 7th graders.
• Serve as a representative of Promise Scholars at school and community-wide events.
• Assist with delivery and support of 6th grade career day presentations with local business leaders.
• Coordinate, deliver, and support 9th grade career exploration activities for Promise Scholars high school sites.
• Provide services in person and virtually to students via text, e-mail, Zoom or other relevant software.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for Promise Scholars events as needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to youth through one-on-one and small group mentoring that promotes academic success, social-emotional well-being and positive youth development.
• Conduct meetings, workshops, presentations, tutorials and coaching sessions for Middle School, High School & College students, and their guardians, in person and virtually to reinforce critical milestones in postsecondary access and success.
• Member will assist students and families in accessing school-based and community resources, while helping to reduce barriers to support services.
• Support and assist students and families with college applications and financial aid completion.
• Record and track student engagement and milestones leading to college enrollment.
• Assist with updating and creating social media content with provided training.
• Attend and conduct outreach at various Promise Scholars special events.
• Help develop in-person and virtual programming as needed, including but not limited to texting campaigns, workshops, and tracking of student metrics.
• Collaborate with other Ontario Promise Corps sites and respective members.
• Attend all Ameri Corps development training and participate in ongoing trainings, supervision meetings, team meetings, community services activities and other events that support professional development and the Ameri Corps identity.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education:

Associate's Degree or equivalent.

Experience:

Previous experience in youth, service, K-16 education, or non-profit work. Desirable:
Bilingual in Spanish. Special Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able and willing to travel locally as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work full-time…