College & Career Coordinator

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Full Time Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

LAYC is seeking a College and Career Coordinator to implement and support an out-of-school-time college and career readiness program that provides high school students with the skills, guidance, and experience needed to successfully graduate high school and achieve their post-secondary goals. The College and Career Coordinator will coordinate programming at Coolidge High School during the school year and lead a summer college and career readiness program in partnership with the DC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

The position combines direct student engagement and advising with program coordination, partnership development, data management, and administrative responsibilities.

Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.

We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

• Coordinate and oversee the college and career readiness out-of-school-time program at Coolidge High School and in the community during the school year and summer, serving up to five cohorts and approximately 50-60 youth annually.
• Lead student recruitment and enrollment during the school year and summer in partnership with school staff, the Program Director, Ameri Corps members, and DC SYEP.
• Provide onsite guidance, mentorship, and support to Ameri Corps members assigned to the program, including regular check-ins and feedback.
• Deliver engaging college and career readiness workshops using LAYC’s Passport Curriculum, while developing additional workshops and activities based on student feedback and identified needs.
• Provide individualized college and career advising, including support with postsecondary planning, FAFSA completion, college applications, personal statements/essays, grant applications, and career exploration.
• Coordinate tutoring support for program participants, including being point-of-contact for tutors from partner colleges and universities.
• Support students in developing community service projects that allow students to take leadership roles while working toward DCPS-required community service hours.
• Coordinating activities to promote exposure to opportunities, including college visits and community events.
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