COLLEGE ACCESS ADVISOR

Bottom Line•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. They achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers. Their vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates. Bottom Line offers a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment where strong relationships are built with students and colleagues. The organization emphasizes a focus on data and metrics for continued success and is driven by its mission with pride in its work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Work authorization
1+ years of related work experience
Excellent writing and editing skills
Experience developing trusting relationships with students
Valid driver’s license, with access to a car strongly preferred
Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line’s mission, vision, and core values
Demonstrated proficiency and/or growth potential in Bottom Line's seven core competencies: Relationships, Results, Communication, Inclusiveness, Talent Development, Agility, and Planning
The ability to make a minimum of a two-year commitment

Nice To Haves

Fluency in language other than English

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one guidance to a caseload of 60 - 65 high school seniors using the Bottom Line LEAD Model (Lists, Essays, Applications, Decisions).
Coach students on creating college lists that meet program standards, are individualized, and align with admissions and affordability data.
Assist students in brainstorming, revising, and finalizing college application essays.
Design individualized service plans to ensure students submit complete, high-quality college applications by institutional deadlines.
Support students in identifying and completing missing/additional application materials.
Guide students in submitting FAFSA and/or CSS Profile by institutional priority deadlines.
Identify and support students selected for federal income and/or citizenship verification.
Identify students eligible for various scholarships.
Explain financial aid award data to students and coach them to make financially responsible college decisions.
Support students with submitting a deposit to a college by May 1st.
Maintain ongoing communication with all students on caseload, responding to texts/calls/emails within 2 business days.
Lead 60-minute meetings for 15 - 20 students per week at various locations.
Develop individualized communication plans to ensure student engagement and deadline adherence.
Help students resolve general obstacles by coaching them on self-advocacy and resourcefulness skills.
Track and record student progress in the database using quantitative and qualitative measures, entering data within 3 business days of interaction or status change.
Maintain accurate student contact information in the database.
Enter and update data for students applying to Bottom Line and/or transitioning into the Success Program.
Manage a caseload of 60 - 65 high school students, including scheduling meetings, managing time and calendar to meet minimum meeting requirements, aligning meetings to student process, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Build understanding and excitement about Bottom Line with prospective students via presentations, workshops, and tabling events.
Support prospective students in filling out the online application.
Process student applications, make phone calls, and answer questions for applicants.
Onboard students into the Access program via phone calls, group events, and scheduling 1:1 meetings.
Support the Development team by attending events, networking, and providing event logistics.
Support planning and staffing of Access Program events.
Provide additional program support as assigned by supervisor.
Represent the Bottom Line brand positively and take actions to increase brand awareness.