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Program Coordination & Administration (40%)

• Coordinate and/or lead monthly high school senior and junior meetings and parent workshops with the support of the AmeriCorps Member.

• Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) staff to coordinate and implement the yearly So Cal College Tour during Spring Break.

• Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) and MHS staff to coordinate and implement the yearly Writing Partner workshops.  

• Coordinate workshops and meet with families one-on-one to ensure that all students complete the FAFSA or CADAA.

• Coordinate 2-3 career exploration activities with the College Success Coordinator.

• In collaboration with the College Success Coordinator and Americorps, keep social media sites up to date with current program happenings (reels, pictures, etc.).

• Oversee maintenance of all program records, including participant files and program curriculum, using Salesforce, Google Docs files, Excel, and Word.

• Collect student data for grants and board reports (scholarships received, schools applied to, acceptances, etc.)

• Support tracking of program outcomes by implementing program surveys in collaboration with the Director of Program Impact.

• Coordinate AmeriCorps members' projects and workload with the support of the College Connect Director.

College Counseling (35%)

• Develop or revise the College Access and Success curriculum to integrate education equity and social justice concepts for student and parent meetings as needed.

• Provide individual college counseling to CC high school students and their parents regarding college exploration and application, financial aid, and admissions decisions.

• Coordinate skill-building meetings for students, and financial aid and college admissions workshops for CC families.

• Oversee ACT prep, including administration of practice tests on weekends, and support the ACT Instructor with classroom behavior during weekly ACT prep classes during the Spring.

• Coordinate and facilitate a 6-week summer program for College Connect high school juniors with the support of the AmeriCorps Member.

• Regular communication with participants' caregivers, teachers, counselors, and other adults in their lives who can support high school students to stay on-task.

• Regular communication with high school students for program retention via Mission Graduates email and the Zoom platform for text and phone calls.

• Identify scholarships, fly-in programs, and other College Access and Success opportunities for students.

Supervise Volunteers & Interns (15%)

• Work with the Volunteer Manager to recruit volunteer Writing Partners, Math Tutors, and College Research Coaches.

• Contribute to a positive work environment by being professional and cordial to colleagues and other stakeholders.  

• Supervise, provide guidance, and support volunteers, mentors, and interns in collaboration with and support from the Volunteer Manager as needed.

• Coordinate volunteer and student meeting schedules.

• Create a work plan for AmeriCorps and provide guidance and support.

• Meet weekly with AmeriCorp to ensure they are supported and on task.

Collaboration, Networking & Professional Development (5%)

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admissions staff at colleges nationwide.

• Attend the annual WACAC conference when the budget allows.

• Attend annual counselor trainings (EdFund, CSU, UC, Share Learn Connect) and other local workshops/trainings hosted by local partners.

• Act as primary liaison and collaborate closely with counselors and teachers at partner high schools.

• Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, including parents/guardians, community-based organizations, and local college representatives.

Outreach & Recruitment (5%)

• Create marketing materials as needed using Canva.

• Knowledgeable about Mission Graduates' history and programs when implementing community outreach.

• Refine the program admissions standards, update outreach materials, convene interview panels, and participate in the annual selection process in collaboration with the College Connect Director.

• Collaborate with high schools and community organizations to give presentations and identify qualified applicants.

• Track applicant information in the selection matrix.

• Coordinate interviews and the selection process in coordination with other College Connect staff.

***Any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

• 1-2 years of experience working with diverse youth in community and public school settings, focusing on college access programming.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the best practices in youth development program planning, curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation.

• Demonstrate effectiveness in program development and implementation.

• Advanced knowledge of the college application process and financial aid system.

• Familiarity with college access challenges that are specific to first-generation college students.

• Familiarity and experience working in or with schools and with community-based organizations.

• Understand the varied college persistence, socio-emotional, and career development needs of first-generation college students.

• Knowledge of college admissions, transfer process, financial aid landscape, and career development, preferably in the California context.

• Familiarity and experience working with undocumented youth.

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.

• BA or BS required.

• Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment).

• TB test clearance is mandatory before hiring.

• Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.

• Some weekends and evenings required