College Counselor & Advisor

College Track • San Francisco, CA

7d • $38 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

As our College Counselor & Advisor, you will facilitate College Track’s LEAD curriculum and college readiness programming, helping scholars explore their purpose, develop leadership skills, and complete critical college access milestones. You will also provide individualized college advising to a caseload of scholars, guiding them through the complex process of preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in and matriculating to college. This role is committed to co-creating an integrated, scholar-centered experience in partnership with site teams and families. College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

Requirements

• Direct experience working with first-generation college bound students
• Facilitation skills and the ability to use culturally responsive and trauma informed approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals, including students, caregivers, and teachers.
• Experience tracking and analyzing data to refine strategies and strengthen scholar support.
• Passionate about youth development and enjoy helping students set and achieve goals.
• Thrive in an engaging, student-centered environment and are excited to support students on their journey to college.
• Believe in data-driven decision making and can use data to improve college counseling strategies.
• Eager to work in-person with students, building connections and supporting scholar engagement and development.
• Excited about working a 100% in person with our scholars.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate College Track’s LEAD curriculum and college readiness programming.
• Help scholars explore their purpose, develop leadership skills, and complete critical college access milestones.
• Provide individualized college advising to a caseload of scholars.
• Guide scholars through the complex process of preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in and matriculating to college.
• Co-create an integrated, scholar-centered experience in partnership with site teams and families.
• Build trusting relationships with scholars, providing culturally relevant support and fostering a strong sense of belonging within College Track.
• Work alongside school staff and partner organizations to create a holistic support network for each scholar, ensuring aligned goals and communication.
• Manage a diverse caseload of approximately 120 high school scholars, ensuring each student is equipped with the support they need to matriculate to college and earn a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options with the majority of costs covered by College Track for staff and their dependents.
• Up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) in the first year of employment.
• 28 paid office closures and holiday days in the first year of employment.
• Immediate enrollment in a 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%.
• Life insurance that is 1x salary paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed