Manage and engage one-on-one a cohort of ~70 Scholars remotely and in person, ensuring that each Scholar has equitable support.
Advise Scholars in college preparedness, academic support, personal support, and career development support throughout their time in college.
Foster rapport with students through consistent and non-judgmental communication in advising sessions, as well as through proactive identification of supports that address the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Advocate for students with universities and other stakeholders.
Maintain, collect, and report student data on an ongoing basis, such as degree audits, resumes transcripts and financial aid completion for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness.
Assess engagement of the assigned cohort to ensure that outreach efforts and re-engagement strategies are implemented when needed.
Document student case notes promptly and accurately into Salesforce database.
Utilize Salesforce systems, as necessary, to aid in the delivery and reporting of advising services.
Foster rapport with students through consistent and non-judgmental communication of outreach efforts, as well as through proactive identification of supports that address the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students.
Facilitate and co-facilitate programming workshops designed to increase student success in college and the high school to college transition.
Support program initiatives that contribute to College Scholar success, usually in the second year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire. ABOUT SEO
SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates.
College Persistence Advisors (CPAs) adhere to the College Scholars advising model in working directly in support of College Scholars’ success in college.
In addition to the direct student work, CPAs are expected to manage a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to: documentation of advising sessions and outreach, tracking Scholar document submissions, looking at data to analyze engagement trends, and noticing trends across school clusters.
Provide case management services for Scholars who need support with basic needs.
Scholar Programming (10%)
Actively participate in the College Scholar’s CPA Professional Development Plan.
Master’s degree required, preferably in Social Work, Counseling, School Counseling, School Psychology, or related field from an accredited university.
experience in education or related field. Prior
experience working with college students a must.
Understanding of the unique needs of first-generation and low-income students.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive. Data-driven
experience using Database/CMS program preferred (e.g. Salesforce).
experience of the applicant along with the
At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world.
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Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.
Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence.
Experience
2-3 years graduate school field placement or work
Benefits
Compensation: $66,300 - $73,000 FLSA: Exempt
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts.
The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.
Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and
Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Contact
Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/ .
Additional details
Report to: Assistant Director, College Persistence & Advising
Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.
SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates.
CPAs support Scholars in three general buckets of support: personal, academic, and career.
CPAs are responsible for building relationships and catering their support to each Scholar specifically as needed and desired.
Topics vary from career development, academic strategies, to infinity focused support groups.
Reinforce and discuss linkages and relationships between Scholars’ instructional program and their desired occupation/career.
Assess for Scholars’ well-being and safety as needed.
Engage in internal professional development opportunities around student support through on-going and regular feedback and coaching for continued growth.
Contribute to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all training and being prepared to act.