Philadelphia Education Fund · 2 days ago
College Access Program Coordinator
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expPhiladelphia Education Fund is looking for an energetic, entry level person who loves working with high school students and advising them on their future college plans. The CAP Coordinator will work collaboratively with other Coordinators in the College Access Program to implement college and career readiness activities and services in assigned high schools.
ConsultingEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Implementing a comprehensive plan with identified strategies and timelines that are grade-specific to increase the number of CAP students planning and preparing to attend college and other postsecondary educational institutions and increase the number of CAP high school graduates who enroll in college and other postsecondary educational institutions directly from high school
Designing and implementing programs and strategies that help to encourage student participation in CAP and other academic enrichment programs
Create and execute an annual recruitment plan to inform the school community of our program and enroll eligible students in grades 9-12
Organize and facilitate trips to colleges and universities, trade and technical colleges, and other organizations to increase student exposure and opportunities
Designing and implementing a variety of instructional activities, materials, and strategies related to college awareness and access for use with individual students, small groups, classes, and large groups in assembly, classroom, workshop, and other appropriate settings
Conducting postsecondary and career workshops, group and one-on-one support to cohort participants and their families
Providing CAP students with assistance in areas of academic achievement, school success (attendance, behavior, personal, and social issues), and life-skills (e.g., organization skills, time management, individual and social responsibility, and work ethic) that impact school performance and college access, readiness, enrollment and success
Delivering a wide range of activities and services including – but not limited to- workshop sessions related to college awareness and access topics, e.g., college applications/admissions, financial aid, and career/college/life choices
Promoting, supporting, and encouraging both parent and student participation in appropriate CAP activities and services
Partnering proactively with school personnel, community groups, universities and businesses to coordinate college awareness programming and activities for students and families
Collaborating with teachers, counselors and other school staff in long-term plans to create a college going culture and render postsecondary education an option for all students in the CAP cohort
Working closely with other school-based partners in the building to ensure open lines of communication
Working with teachers and administrators to support the implementation of a successful recruitment plan for CAP enrollment, activities, and initiatives
Developing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly work schedules based upon established priorities that maximize services to CAP students
Maintaining accurate data, records, and files to document and track the activities, achievement, participation, progress and of individual CAP students
Reporting daily in the designated database/data collection system all activities conducted, and services delivered to /for CAP parent/guardians and students
Submitting accurate, complete and timely data and performance reports on a weekly, quarterly, semester, and annual basis as required
Maintaining active and updated knowledge of the college access and success field through professional development and individual initiative
Working a schedule of hours which may include some evenings and weekends
Other related responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Business, or related field
Three to five years' experience providing direct service to high school aged students and families in the college awareness/access or related field
Superior knowledge of college preparation and readiness, secondary education requirements to include admissions and financial aid
Experience working with students, families and/or community, especially those who are low income and potential first-generation college attendees
Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, such as school staff, university staff, parents and community groups, as well as with diverse racial and ethnic groups
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to produce high quality results quickly and on time
Self-propelled with the ability to work independently and as part of a team with great energy, persistence, and dedication
Engaging presentation skills. Experience and comfort presenting and facilitating large groups
Critical thinking, problem solving, accuracy, and attention to detail
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, supported by a strong facility in using technological skills
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish & English strongly preferred
Company
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund creates unlimited access to opportunities and resources for students.
11-50 employees
Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Farah Jimenez
President and CEO
Ellen Ridyard
Director, Collaborations and Partnerships
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