College Access Fellow - Sonoma County

10000 Degrees • Santa Rosa, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Fellows provide the most direct support to students and families by providing guidance for succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. Fellows tend to be recent college graduates who can relate to the backgrounds of the students we serve. This position is a 3-year commitment and offers broad professional development in preparation for career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in a client/student service position
• Geographic proximity to the region being served
• High level of professionalism including promptness, preparedness and professional appearance
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong administrative and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google applications, and Instagram
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative including the ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn and be self-reflective
• History of working effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• First-generation college graduate from low-income backgrounds preferred
• Alumni of 10,000 Degrees scholarships preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to students and families regarding financial aid and college/career planning.
• Deliver curriculum and training to students and families participating in 10,000 Degrees programs.
• Directly manage an assigned caseload or targeted group of students.
• Be present on-campus for student outreach and engagement.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with school personnel, community partners, and program participants as well as families via meetings, workshops, and social media.
• Participate in regular professional development activities, team work meetings, weekly supervisorial meetings with staff, and special events/trainings (sometimes held in the evenings).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files/data and generate program reports for analysis.
• Regularly travel within assigned region(s) to school campuses, 10,000 Degrees offices, and special event locations.
• Support and represent 10,000 Degrees at fundraising and appreciation events.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees