Career Success Manager – NY/NJ

ExtensisHR•New York, NY

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

America Needs You (ANY) is a national nonprofit dedicated to connecting first-generation college students with transformative mentorship and intensive career development to foster economic mobility. Founded in 2009, ANY has expanded its reach to New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, and in 2021, launched FirstGenU, a digital career development program. The organization is currently seeking an ambitious and organized Career Success Manager to implement its Fellows Program in New York and New Jersey. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing primary support to Fellows, recruiting new students, and building relationships with college and university contacts. The position operates in a hybrid environment, requiring some in-office and in-person attendance for workshops and events.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in career counseling or a related field
Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply
Ability to work in a fast paced, results-driven environment
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Strong listening and mediation skills, with a high level of empathy
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Desire for continuous improvement and openness to feedback
Proficiency with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
Experience in public speaking and speaking and presenting to a large audience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Salesforce proficiency

Nice To Haves

Is committed to ANY’s mission of supporting ambitious, first-generation college students
Is excited about building their skills in facilitation, advising, career counseling and event planning
Is passionate about data and analytics to improve outcomes for first-generation college students
Willingness to work approximately 9 Saturdays per year, plus occasional evenings

Responsibilities

Provide career and professional development to Fellows to ensure they persist in college and become career ready through their participation in the program.
Ensure Fellows meet all programmatic requirements and expectations.
Assess Fellows’ skills and assist them in understanding various internship and career options.
Prepare Fellows for successful internship applications and interviews.
Facilitate workshops, manage logistics, moderate panels, and facilitate group discussions.
Recruit new students into our program, to include attending campus and presenting at campus events.
Build strong relationships with assigned campuses.
Analyze Fellow outcomes, program standing, attendance, and program retention.
Support Volunteers and Fellow pairs to further the mentoring relationship.
Plan, prepare, and conduct recruitment sessions, and other events.
Interview and evaluate Fellow applicants; track results and support robust external communications.
Additional projects and duties as determined by local and national program teams.