Access Advising Specialist
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Job Description
Success Advising Specialist
College Possible Oregon
This Work Is Our Mission
At College Possible we believe talent is universal. For many students the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. Thats where you come in.
We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching resources and guidance. When you join College Possible you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together we help students navigate the admissions process overcome challenges and earn their degrees.
Our Impact
87% of College Possible students are admitted to college and are enrolled at 866 colleges and universities across the United States. Nationwide weve served 99000 students since 2000.
Why Join Our Team
When you work at College Possible youre not just taking a job-youre advancing a mission to help more students get to and through college. Youll play a direct role in helping students achieve their educational goals and build brighter futures.
Key Benefits
Professional Growth Access training mentorship and career development opportunities as you support student success.
Mission-Driven Impact Make a direct difference in students lives by helping them access and complete college.
Collaborative Community Join a team that values teamwork innovation and excellence in service of students.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy flexible work options unlimited PTO and resources to support your well-being.
Your Role as Advising Specialist
The Advising Specialist is responsible for providing support to high school students who are seeking to earn a college degree in the areas of college exploration the college application process financial aid scholarships career exposure campus connection and more via in-person and virtual methods in both group and 1:1 settings.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct Student Support 70%
- Follow deliver and ensure students access to College Possibles structured college curriculum which supports students in four areas: Apply Smart Be Financially Fit Plan with a Passion and Purpose and Transition Strong
- Coach students toward reaching milestones including but not limited to: Complete college applications submit financial aid applications compare and accept financial aid packages and complete enrollment tasks.
- Complete enrollment conferences with high school seniors annually
- Based on curriculum and student data create and implement support plans for each student.
- Maintain ongoing communication with all students in caseload.
- Lead workshops on high school campuses
- Meet with students 1:1 both virtually and on high school campuses
- Respond to all student text/calls/emails within two business days.
- Support the recruitment of new high school students including in-person recruitment events on high school campuses.
- Help students resolve obstacles that come up throughout the school year by coaching them on self-advocacy and resourcefulness skills
- Refer students to appropriate resources when needed. Use College Possibles suite of digital tools to communicate and support students including our proprietary Salesforce Platform AI tools and student-facing portal
Caseload & Data Management 20%
- Track and record student progress using both quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Enter data into Salesforce including all student interactions and other data
- Maintain accurate student contact information and records in the student database.
- Identify run and synthesize reports into a presentable form to share key information about student trends and milestone progress.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 150 high school students up to two high school partners including but not limited to:
- Schedule all student meetings
- Manage time and calendar to meet minimum meeting standards as outlined by KPIs.
Secondary Responsibilities
Program Support 5%
- Attend key events college visits and student workshops
- Represent College Possible at each school site and build sustainable relationships with school staff and other community partners
- Additional program support as assigned by Program Manager.
Organizational Support 5%
- Support the External Relations team by attending events networking with guests/supporters and providing event logistics as needed.
- Represent the College Possible brand in a positive light and take actions to increase brand awareness throughout the community.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education/Certifications/Licenses:
- Bachelors degree required.
Related Work Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience related to teaching mentoring advising and/or coaching high school and/or post-secondary students from underserved populations.
- Must have experience in designing student communication activities lesson plans and resources for high school and/or college students.
Computer/Software Skills:
- Well-developed computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Office.
Other Skills Abilities and Requirements:
- Must also possess exemplary written and virtual communications skills and the ability to work well in a highly collaborative team or independently.
- Employees must have mobility and will be required to travel to high school campuses and other local areas as needed.
- The employee must be emotionally mature and be able to handle difficult and complex student situations.
- Must demonstrate an ability to solve practical problems and deal with frequently changing variables.
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Excellent written communication skills are essential;
- Able to read analyze and interpret general educational and business periodicals professional journals technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Exhibit an ability to professionally write reports and business correspondence. They must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from the public clients students partners and managers.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
- Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day
What We Offer
In addition to joining a committed diverse values-based organization we offer:
- An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally and in the broader country
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Excellent benefits including complete health dental life short-term and long-term insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off program
- Personalized professional development and growth opportunities
To Join Our Growing College Possible Team
Please apply at: Include a resume and cover letter.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
