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Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential? Join us in our mission to empower individuals and students of all ages across Northern New Hampshire to achieve their educational and career goals.

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

Using your strong relationships across this region, you'll connect with students of all types to assist in their education and career exploration, and to develop personalized plans that assist them in moving toward their goals with confidence. You'll also guide students and families through options for funding their education, including financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. No two days will look the same! You'll meet with students virtually and in person, deliver engaging presentations to a variety of audiences, share helpful resources and individualized guidance, and provide insight that helps strengthen our career planning and student success programs.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To excel in this role, you'll need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, families and partners in the community, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization. Your ability to create strong connections across a wide range of individuals and backgrounds will be key in fostering trusting relationships with those seeking your assistance.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 3-5 years of experience in school or career counseling, college admissions, financial aid, or workforce development
• Demonstrated understanding of education and career access in Northern New Hampshire
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong desire to work with individuals across a wide range of socio-economic demographics
• Self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

GRANITE EDVANCE: WHAT DRIVES US

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) has been helping New Hampshire families plan and pay for higher education for over 60 years. We help New Hampshire students plan for their future – whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades or enter the workforce – by providing guidance, scholarships, and private student loans. This year, we will award more than $750,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you!

OUR VALUES

In alignment with its core values, Granite Edvance is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, marital or family care status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Granite Edvance is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment, where each member of the team feels a sense of belonging and is able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity driven job seekers are welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and pay practices. Actual pay rates may vary and will be based upon multiple factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, training or education, as well as upon business need.

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Granite Edvance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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