College Connect College Success Coordinator
Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco’s Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support services that serve over 1,500 children, youth and families each year. Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families, rather than the exception.
For the last 8 years, College Connect has been ensuring that Mission District high school youth prepare for, apply to, and succeed in universities and four-year colleges. The program follows students from junior year in high school through to college graduation.
College Connect College Success Coordinator
1.00 FTE, exempt (some weekends and evenings required)
$38,000 – $43,000 annually, DOE
Full Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Vacation and Sick Time
Anticipated Start Date – July 27, 2015
Reports To: College Connect Program Director
Position Overview
The College Success Coordinator (CSC) plays a critical role in achieving Mission Graduates’ mission of increasing the number of K-12 students in San Francisco’s Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. The CSC is responsible for developing and managing Mission Graduates’ college success strategy, which includes two mentorship programs, internships, and career exploration opportunities. The CSC manages the Coach to Mentor program, training and coaching volunteers to work with aspiring first generation students in their pursuit of a college degree. The CSC will also develop a career mentor program and strong relationships with internship programs to assist students in formalizing their career development goals, and ultimately toward graduating from college ready to launch meaningful careers. Additionally, the CSC is responsible for working with students to secure and manage optimal financial aid packages. The CSC maintains close relationships with college students, parents, key university liaisons, key internships providers, and a team of College and Career Success mentors.
Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties
Program Development and Management (40%)
Work with the High School Program Coordinator to improve the Writing Coach to College Success Mentor transition.
Develop Career Mentor program by strengthening volunteer training and evaluation with a focus on college persistence, academic goal achievement, and financial aid counseling.
Develop an Alumni program that provides opportunities for college graduates to give and receive support.
Develop strong relationships with internship programs to support career development and internship placement for college students.
Work closely with the College Connect Program Director to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the College Success strategy in order to facilitate changes and grow the program design as necessary.
Interview, train, and supervise volunteers, mentors, and interns.
Support volunteer coordinator in recruiting college mentors.
Manage the collection and maintenance of college student data; Generate and analyze periodic outcome reports.
Work with Extended Day Directors to refer College Connect students to become College Bound Ambassadors (CBA’s) at the three elementary school sites and one middle school site.
College Program Planning & Retention Counseling (40%)
Monitor student persistence & academic achievement through regular communication with students, mentors, campus visits and transcript reviews.
Counsel and coach students through the process of transitioning to college life and accessing resources on campus at each stage of student’s college development.
Manage Mission Graduates’ scholarship application, award process and reports.
Collaboration, Networking & Professional Development (20%)
Act as primary liaison and collaborate closely with key university liaisons, such as support programs for first-generation college students, and key internships providers.
Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, including parent/guardians, community-based organizations, the College Success Network, and local-college representatives.
Attend relevant conferences and trainings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Four years experience working with diverse youth in both community and public school settings, with a focus on college access programming.
Advanced knowledge of the college application process and financial aid system.
Familiarity with college access challenges that are specific to first-generation college students.
Demonstrated effectiveness in program development and implementation.
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of the Mission District. Proven ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual orientation backgrounds.
Familiarity and experience working in or with schools and with community based organizations.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Fingerprint and TB test clearance mandatory prior to hire.
Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.
Clean driving record of at least five years and willingness to obtain a Class B driver’s license.
Available to work some evenings and weekends.
Mission District residents, bilingual Spanish-English
and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To Apply:
Send your resume and a cover letter to catherine@missiongraduates.org ATTN: College Success
Coordinator
Application Deadline: On or before Friday, July 10, 2015
(Only applicants submitting both a resume and cover letter will be considered)