Education & Career Specialist

Granite Edvance•Concord, NH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential and seeking a role where you can make a real difference? Join Granite Edvance as an Education & Career Specialist and be part of a team dedicated to supporting students of all ages and backgrounds in navigating their education and career pathways! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and families across New Hampshire by providing guidance and support as they begin the exciting journey of finding their future - and assisting them in creating their plan to achieve their career and educational goals! GRANITE EDVANCE: WHAT DRIVES US Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) is located in Concord, NH, and is focused on helping New Hampshire students plan for their future - whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades, or enter the workforce - by providing free counseling and resources, scholarships, and private student loans. In 2025, we will award $750,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you! WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE? In this position, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on Granite Edvance's career exploration tools, programs and services. Your days will include conducting one-on-one consultations, providing resources and individualized guidance, as well as delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders on topics related to career discovery and the educational and training programs needed to ensure success in the chosen field(s). Regular travel within New Hampshire will be required, with some occasional travel outside of the state. As a member of our Education & Career Pathways team, you'll also support our work in providing information and guidance to students as they navigate the many aspects of the college planning process, including college applications, admissions and college success, and will share general information related to Granite Edvance's products and services. If you are a problem solver with a passion for career exploration, education and community impact, this role is perfect for you. Apply now and be part of a team that is making a difference in New Hampshire! WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL To excel in this role, you'll need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to establish relationships and build rapport across a wide range of individuals and backgrounds. Your deep expertise in career exploration and planning, college admissions, and/or school counseling will be invaluable as you assist students in developing their personalized education and career plans.

Requirements

exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to establish relationships and build rapport across a wide range of individuals and backgrounds
deep expertise in career exploration and planning, college admissions, and/or school counseling
Ability to develop personalized career and education plans tailored to individual student interests and aptitudes.
Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
A strong desire to work with individuals across diverse populations as well as a wide range of socio-economic demographics
Self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
Ability to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, with flexibility to work evening hours up to 3-4 nights per week based on business need.
Ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings, within and occasionally, outside of New Hampshire.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual/Spanish-speaking skills are a plus!
A minimum of 1 to 2 years working in a similar position, with responsibility for providing guidance, support and advising to students and families regarding the college planning process, with a preference for expertise in career exploration and planning.

Responsibilities

conducting one-on-one consultations
providing resources and individualized guidance
delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders on topics related to career discovery and the educational and training programs needed to ensure success in the chosen field(s)
providing information and guidance to students as they navigate the many aspects of the college planning process, including college applications, admissions and college success
share general information related to Granite Edvance's products and services