Part- Time Advising Specialist - College Access

College Possible Leadership Team • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

College Possible believes talent is universal and supports students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. Joining College Possible means becoming part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality, helping students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees. The College Access Advising Specialist will be responsible for delivering excellent student support in-person at a College Possible Wisconsin partner high school, ensuring each student and partner interaction receives the highest quality of service. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week working with juniors and seniors enrolled in College Possible's program. Candidates must be a commutable distance from Stevens Point, WI. There will also be a requirement to meet in person as a team one time each month in a designated area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, social or human sciences, business, or other related field(s) required.
• 1-3 years teaching, mentoring, advising, and/or coaching college students, or related roles demonstrating a commitment to the power of education.
• Development of effective, targeted text, email, and in-person college student communications.
• Collaboration and partnership building which demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptation to changing situations and environments.
• Finding, reading, comprehending, utilizing, and presenting information in an effective and efficient manner.
• Written and in-person communications with professional teams.
• Presentations to small and large groups, showing effective speaking, engagement, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as in Google, Google Drive and Docs.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Mobility to move across campuses and/or travel to College Possible site as needed.
• Must reside in a commutable distance from these locations and have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and educate students in support of their academic, personal, and professional development and success.
• Collaborate with partner institution staff, faculty and administration on student success and persistence.
• Promote and help develop student engagement, academic success strategies, experiential learning, and other high impact activities to support student persistence.
• Advocate for students, collaborating and communicating with institution staff, faculty, and administration and College Possible team members.
• Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more high school students at local high school campus.
• Ensure that students consistently receive the highest quality of services, that school partner needs are met, and that each student makes satisfactory progress toward program goals.
• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to students to develop their college plan.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of all students' interests, needs, and backgrounds.
• Perform follow-up parent/student phone calls.
• Lead student recruitment at schools in your portfolio; including but not limited to tasks like leading information sessions, communicating with school staff, facilitating interviews, and welcoming students into the program.
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents.
• Provide mid-year and end of year-end progress reports for all students.
• Coordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating high school seniors.
• Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports (i.e., monthly reports, self-evaluations, and supervisor evaluations), and other service-related documentation as required.
• Attend required programmatic and community service events.
• Track and record student progress, using both quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Enter and maintain current student data in CoPilot, a Salesforce based CRM.
• Utilize existing and/or create and run reports to identify and respond to individual students in need of additional support and to identify and respond to trends in student progress.
• Utilize caseload management strategies including technologies, collaborations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and/or Program Director to identify and develop Access Program initiatives and growth.
• Meet regularly with Program Manager and full College Possible Wisconsin Program Team to help develop and/or support organizational initiatives.
• Provide Program Director support as needed and/or assigned.
• Collaborate and/or participate in events and activities, providing logistics support as needed and connecting with guests, supporters, board members, and other potential or current partners and/or students.
• Represent and promote College Possible positively to increase and enhance organizational awareness throughout the community.
• Provide support and complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities as you support student success.
• Make a direct difference in students' lives by helping them access and complete college.
• Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in service of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level