Alumni Advisor

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education•Philadelphia, PA

6h•Remote

About The Position

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills, enabling them to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members. When students involved in Snider programming graduate from high school, they become Snider alumni. The Alumni Advisor serves as a resource for Snider alumni, supporting them through their young adult journey. Alumni Advisors work with alumni in their transition from high school to postsecondary education and through to their first major professional experience. Alumni Advisors play a vital role in spreading our principles of education, responsibility, hard work, and givin g back. Advisors will work as part of a team to help support student s throughout their educational career and attain their future aspirations . A s uccessful candidate will take pride in mentoring Snider alumni to become productive citizens who pursue postseconda r y e ducation and give back to their communities. Please note: this is a part-time position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is .
General knowledge of local colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial policies and procedures.
Experience in high school college counseling, OR college admissions, OR academic or financial advising, OR social work, OR caseload management.
Experience working with youth aged 17 to 24.
Knowledge of and experience working with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds .
Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office .
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills .
Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA S tate Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Provide educational, financial, and career support for a caseload of approximately 15 Snider alumni.
Collect and monitor student data, including GPAs, credit loads, scholarships, jobs held, organizations/clubs joined, etc.
Help hold students accountable for the requirements of the postsecondary scholarships.
Individually advise alumni and families to ensure college matriculation, continued success throughout postsecondary education, and career preparation.
Assist students with class registration, requirements, etc.
Help students apply for scholarships and complete the financial aid process.
Assist students and parents with interpreting financial aid packages.
Create a resource-rich environment for alumni and families as it pertains to college information, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid processes.
Assist with planning and conducting information sessions, campus visits, and other special events .
Be an essential member of the Snider team, which may include, but is not limited to, planning and supporting activities and events.
Occasional travel within the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey area is .
A flexible work schedule a nd the ability to occasionally work nights and weekends is .
This is a remote role . There will be occasional meetings and trainings held in-person at the Snider office in the Olde Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. The vast majority of work will be completed via remote meetings with alumni and other staff.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.