School Based Advisor

College Success Foundation•Tacoma, WA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advisor provides middle and high school students with college and career support to help them graduate from high school and transition successfully to college. Using a whole-school approach, the Advisor delivers targeted and universal outreach and services in collaboration with school administrators, school staff, other college access providers, and College Success Foundation (CSF) staff. The Advisor implements the CSF Pathway model and program frameworks, supports students’ college and career readiness and planning, and works to improve student outcomes. The role also involves tracking services and participation in Salesforce, reconciling program expenses, participating in professional development and organizational meetings, and attending occasional evening and weekend events. College Success Foundation’s mission is to coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders. The organization emphasizes educational equity, diversity, inclusion, and an anti-racist approach to its work. The position may allow hybrid work arrangements. Location assignment requires residency in Washington state for Washington-based roles or in the District of Columbia for DC-based roles. Occasional travel is required, and reliable transportation is required. Successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.

Requirements

Two years of experience in fields related to mentoring, youth development, education, teaching, or counseling.
Experience working with diverse populations and age groups.
Knowledge and understanding of barriers encountered by students from underrepresented groups.
Familiarity with practices and strategies that promote student learning, including coaching and guiding students to develop a growth mindset.
Ability to coach and mentor students toward educational and career goals.
Flexibility and adaptability in meeting students’ diverse needs.
Knowledge of college and career readiness, postsecondary planning, and enrollment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for engaging students, educators, and community stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with CSF staff, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks with attention to detail and deadlines.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to respecting individual differences and serving diverse populations.
Initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote equity and understanding of oppression and its impact on underserved populations.
Familiarity with CRM software such as Salesforce for data analysis and reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word, and knowledge of collaborative online meeting tools such as Teams.
Reliable transportation.
Residency in Washington state if assigned to a Washington-based location, or residency in the District of Columbia if assigned to a DC-based location.
Ability to pass a drug screen prior to hire.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a relevant field.
Alumni status in CSF programming and/or receipt of a CSF scholarship.
Motivational Interviewing Certification.

Responsibilities

Implement the college and career program in accordance with the CSF Pathway model and best practices.
Deliver college and career content outlined in CSF program frameworks using strategies that promote student learning and college readiness.
Provide ongoing services, including one-on-one advising, to support students’ college and career readiness, college planning, and achievement of CSF student outcomes.
Maintain supportive relationships with students to create opportunities for social and emotional growth.
Work with school principals, school staff, and local community partners to engage and retain high school students in CSF programming throughout the school year.
Review and apply student feedback collected through surveys and other means to respond to student needs and improve programming.
Participate in trainings, manager feedback sessions, and peer feedback sessions to promote professional development, learning, and collaboration.
Enter data into Salesforce to monitor program implementation, track service delivery and student participation, and meet reporting requirements.
Attend CSF staff meetings, All Staff meetings, and other required gatherings, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Track and reconcile monthly program expenses.
Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as needed.