College Access & Career Fellow - Marin County

10000 Degrees • San Rafael, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College & Career Fellow provides direct support to students and families as they pursue college and career success. The Fellow offers guidance on college and career planning, financial aid applications, college readiness, and degree-success pathways; delivers curriculum and training; manages an assigned student caseload or group; and builds relationships with school personnel, community partners, students, and families. The role also involves maintaining program data, generating reports, traveling regularly within the assigned region, and representing 10,000 Degrees at events.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Marin County with a hybrid arrangement involving on-site and remote work. Fellows are expected to be on campus for student outreach and engagement up to four times per week. The position requires regional travel and occasional evening and/or weekend hours. It is a three-year commitment and includes professional development intended to prepare Fellows for career advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and be self-reflective.
• Must submit to fingerprinting and provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s evolving needs.

Benefits

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