Job Description
Provides direct support to students and families by providing guidance for succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events,
This is a full-time non-exempt position, expected to be on-site 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
· Provide guidance to students and families regarding financial aid and college/career planning.
· Deliver curriculum and training to students and families participating in Dreams33 programs.
· Directly manage an assigned caseload or targeted group of students.
· Be present on-campus for student outreach and engagement.
· Build and maintain excellent relationships with school personnel, community partners, and program
participants as well as families via meetings, workshops, and social media.
· Participate in regular professional development activities, team work meetings, weekly supervisorial
meetings with staff, and special events/trainings (sometimes held in the evenings).
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date files/data and generate program reports for analysis.
· Regularly travel within assigned region(s) to school campuses, Dreams33, and special event locations.
· Support and represent Dreams33 at fundraising and appreciation events.
· Other duties are required.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree
· Experience in a client/student service position
· Geographic proximity to the region being served
· High level of professionalism including promptness, preparedness and professional appearance
· Excellent presentation and communication skills
· Strong administrative and organization skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google applications, and Instagram
· Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative including the ability to work independently
· Willingness to learn and be self-reflective
· History of working effectively as part of a team