Salary Range/Benefits:
Commensurate with experience and education, with potential for bonuses; Competitive benefits package.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Higher Education Advisor will be to prepare urban youth, academically, and socially, to pursue higher education. This primarily involves creating a college-going culture on the high school campus. Higher Education Advisors will assist students in all college preparatory activities (applications for admission, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing, etc.) to ensure that students are prepared to enter and graduate from college. The goal of the Higher Education Advisor is to link deserving high school students with the financial and social resources to make college matriculation and graduation a reality. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth in a counseling, high school, or college setting. Experience in college admissions or school counseling is preferred. Must have great analytical, writing, and project management skills. Finally, the person must have the ability to influence and motivate young people on the value and benefits of college.
Reports To:
Director, EIF Dallas Program
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree; Master s degree in education, social science or related field preferred
2 years prior experience in education or a field related to counseling or youth programming
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Key competencies:
1. Communication writes and speaks professionally; presents information in a way that is digestible to students, their parents, administrators, etc.
2. Leadership adopts a leadership role on the campus and within the organization.
3. Persistence not willing to give up on students, regardless of how challenging they are.
4. Compassion demonstrates an understanding of the barriers and obstacles faced by students.
5. Charisma positive and enthusiastic personality that can engage students.
6. Resourcefulness - possesses ability to make something out of nothing and make the impossible possible.
7. Passionate- thoroughly enjoys work and sees the job as their calling or civic duty.
8. Interpersonal/Relationship skills- ability to build rapport and strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, counselors, principals, etc.
9. Organization- develops and adheres to timelines; ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
10. Work ethic- sets high standards and takes responsibility for a project from start to finish.
11. Computer skills- knowledge of Microsoft Office required; knowledge of additional software a plus.
Essential Functions:
1. Promoting a college-going culture on respective campuses and recruiting new students to the program.
2. Building and maintaining relationships with high school students.
3. Case management of files, including student closeouts upon graduation.
4. Assisting with college application, admission, and enrollment processes.
5. Registering students for college entrance and placement examinations (including ACT, SAT, Accuplacer).
6. Assisting students with financial aid, grant, and scholarship applications.
7. Planning and conducting Life Skills Classes and College Retention Seminars to ensure social competence among students.
8. Informing students about EIF Dallas, associated policies, guidelines, and expectations.
9. Assisting students with scholarship applications and other opportunities to broaden their horizons and embrace new opportunities (internships, academic and career camps, etc.).
10. Facilitate college transitions for students through programming, mentor matching, one-on-one contact, etc.
11. Monitor student progress and refer students for additional services as needed.
12. Contribute to the identification of academic and funding opportunities for students.
13. Assist with special projects and other duties as needed at the discretion of EIF Dallas Program Director.
Application Instructions:
Please send resume, three references, and a cover letter electronically.