Stevenson to College (S2C) Access Coordinator

Adlai E. Stevenson High School Foundation (Lincolnshire IL) is seeking an energetic relationship-driven and highly organized professional to join our Stevenson to College (S2C) team. The S2C College Access Coordinator supports high school students as they prepare for college by providing individualized and group guidance building strong relationships with students and volunteer mentors and creating meaningful opportunities that help students thrive.

S2C is a nationally recognized college access and success program that empowers first-generation and/or low-income students to navigate their path to and through college with confidence. The College Access Coordinator plays an important role in helping students discover their potential overcome barriers and achieve their educational goals.

This position reports to the S2C & One Family Manager and collaborates closely with a passionate team that includes the Executive Director Administrative & Events Coordinator Communications & Alumni Relations Manager Alumni Relations Coordinator Development & Scholarship Manager S2C College Persistence Coordinator and the Foundations Board of Directors.

About the Stevenson Foundation

The Stevenson Foundation serves Adlai E. Stevenson High School students and the broader community by providing resources and opportunities that promote well-being educational attainment and life-long success.

Located in Lincolnshire IL Stevenson serves over 4800 students and is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in the nation. The Foundation supports Stevensons mission of Success for Every Student through programs like One Family S2C Senior Scholarships and the Alumni Association.

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Estimated Start Date: August 3 2026

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary coach and mentor for approximately 40-50 S2C Scholars building strong relationships while helping students set goals navigate the college process and maximize opportunities for success
• Empower students to develop confidence self-advocacy and college-readiness skills through individualized coaching and group experiences
• Design update and facilitate engaging curriculum focused on college exploration admissions financial aid and post-secondary planning
• Plan and lead interactive scholar and volunteer mentor workshops discussions and activities that encourage engagement personal growth and peer connection
• Create meaningful community-building experiences including special events campus visits celebrations and other activities that strengthen students sense of belonging
• Build strong partnerships with Stevenson High School teams to ensure students are connected to available resources and opportunities
• Lead student recruitment efforts and support volunteer recruitment onboarding training and engagement
• Partner with Foundation colleagues to support fundraising initiatives donor stewardship program storytelling and special events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Passion for expanding educational opportunities for first-generation and/or low-income students
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including public speaking presentation and group facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to motivate engage and inspire high school- or college-aged students through mentoring coaching teaching advising or youth development work
• Experience designing and leading workshops trainings camps classrooms student programs or group activities preferred
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships with students families volunteers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborative adaptable and solutions-oriented approach to work
• Demonstrated professionalism sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: college access or success programs; youth development; education; student affairs; college admissions or financial aid; nonprofit management; coaching or mentoring adolescents and young people
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Availability to facilitate and/or support semi-regular evening and/or weekend workshops events and student activities
• Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to travel locally and domestically
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check(s)

Salary and Benefits: The successful candidate for this position can expect the Foundation to set the salary from $55000 - $62500 based on their skills and experience. The comprehensive benefits plan includes:

• Health Dental and Vision insurance for single or family including a no-employee cost option
• Life Insurance
• Contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)(pension system)
• Annual contribution of $1000 towards an employees retirement
• Sick(16) Personal(2) and Vacation(20) leave time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development training and continued learning

Application Procedure:
Online applications are required at . Interested applicants should complete all steps of the electronic application process and upload all requested materials to the application.