College Financing Coordinator

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator to support our After-School Programming. The College Financing Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are currently seeking a College Financing Coordinator within the Wealth Builds team. This role will report to the Director of College Financing and collaborate closely with program staff and scholars across the organization. The coordinator will support a range of activities aimed at financing HCZ scholars’ college education through increased college savings and scholarships, developing savings habits among children and parents, and promoting a college-bound identity. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, scholars, and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Coursework or experience in education, finance, case management, or social services preferred.
1–3+ years of experience in program coordination, providing college-related services, student services, and administrative support.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data management tools (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Commitment to HCZ’s mission and passion for supporting college access and financial empowerment.
Excellent project management with attention to detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication
Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
Highly motivated to take initiative, manage competing priorities, work independently, and respond to feedback
Strong understanding of historical and contemporary issues that impact economic mobility
Passion for and commitment to the mission of the Harlem Children’s Zone

Responsibilities

Coordinate the administration of college financing programs, including scholarship and savings initiatives serving approximately 1000+ scholars annually.
Manage scholar communications and maintain accurate tracking of applications, awards, and inquiries using Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace.
Support the planning and execution of 12–15 workshops and events per year, including financial literacy sessions, scholarship orientations, and parent engagement meetings.
Prepare and maintain detailed reports on scholar progress, participation rates, and program outcomes for leadership review.
Collaborate with HCZ departments to ensure timely follow-up with scholars and families, maintaining a response turnaround of 48 hours for inquiries.
Assist in outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with community partners and financial institutions.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director and Assistant Director, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
Monitor program data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in scholar engagement and financial readiness.