College Access & Career Fellow - Marin County

10,000 Degrees • San Rafael, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

10,000 Degrees is hiring a full-time College & Career Fellow to support students and families with college and career success. Fellows provide guidance on college and workforce readiness, financial aid applications, college preparation, and success workshops, and represent the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. The role is a three-year commitment and includes professional development intended to prepare Fellows for career advancement opportunities.

The Fellow manages an assigned caseload or targeted student group, delivers curriculum and training, and builds relationships with partner schools, community organizations, students, and families. The position is hybrid, with regular on-campus engagement, travel within the assigned region, and occasional evening or weekend hours. The role reports to the Director of College Access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in a client- or student-service position.
• Geographic proximity to the region(s) served and reliable transportation for required regional travel.
• High level of professionalism, including promptness, preparedness, and professional appearance.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and be self-reflective.
• Applicants must submit to fingerprinting and provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.
• Reliable transportation to attend regular work and off-site business functions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Lived experience aligned with the communities served by 10,000 Degrees, such as being a first-generation college graduate or coming from a low-income background.
• Alumni of 10,000 Degrees scholarships.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide students and families through college and career planning, including financial aid guidance, application assistance, degree-success pathing, and related supports.
• 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 up to four times per week.
• Build and maintain relationships with school personnel, community partners, program participants, and families through meetings and workshops.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data files and generate program reports for analysis.
• Travel regularly within assigned regions to partner school campuses, 10,000 Degrees offices, and special event locations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and supervisor check-ins.
• Support and represent 10,000 Degrees at fundraising and appreciation events as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support the organization’s evolving needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 15 days of paid vacation, plus 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