College Access Advising Specialist- Part Time -Hybrid

About the position At College Possible, we believe talent is universal. For many students, the path to college can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That's where you come in. We support students on their journey to higher education by providing personalized coaching, resources, and guidance. When you join College Possible, you become part of a team dedicated to making college access and success a reality. Together, we help students navigate the admissions process, overcome challenges, and earn their degrees. The Advising Specialist is responsible for providing support to high school students who are seeking to earn a college degree in the areas of college exploration, the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, career exposure, campus connection, and more via in-person and virtual methods in both group and 1:1 settings. This is a part-time position requiring 25 hours per week working with juniors and seniors enrolled in College Possible's program. 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. • Follow, deliver, and ensure students access to College Possible's structured college curriculum. • Coach students toward reaching milestones, including completing college applications and financial aid applications. • Complete enrollment conferences with high school seniors annually. • Create and implement support plans for each student based on curriculum and student data. • Maintain ongoing communication with all students in caseload. • Lead workshops on high school campuses. • Meet with students 1:1 both virtually and on high school campus. • Respond to all student text/calls/emails within 2 business days. • Support the recruitment of new high school students, including in-person recruitment events. • Help students resolve obstacles that come up throughout the school year. • Refer students to appropriate resources when needed. • Track and record student progress using both quantitative and qualitative measures. • Enter and maintain current student data in CoPilot, a Salesforce based CRM. • Maintain accurate student contact information and records in the student database. • Identify, run and synthesize reports into a presentable form to share key information about student trends and milestone progress. • Attend key events, including college visits. • Represent College Possible at each school site and build sustainable relationships with school staff and other community partners. • Support the External Relations Team by attending events and providing event logistics as needed. 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. • 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. • Experience with CRM systems preferred. Benefits • Professional Growth Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. • Mission-Driven Impact Make a direct difference in students' lives. • Collaborative Community Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence. • Work-Life Balance Enjoy flexible work options, unlimited PTO, and resources to support your well-being. • Complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan. • Unlimited paid time off program. Apply tot his job