Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $26.50 - $31.25 per hour
Scholar Program Coordinator
Reports to: Director of DC Programming
Job Status: 20 hours per week; flexible schedule required, with some evenings and weekends
Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26.50 - $31.25/hour
Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
Starting: December 2025
Location: Washington, DC area
Schedule: Hybrid; 1 in-office day on Wednesdays; other days remote with flexible schedule.
Some special events will occur outside of regular work hours. Weekend events are required 1-2 times per month throughout the year.
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, weve provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported more than 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide.
Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its formsbackground, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit
www.generationhope.org.
Position Summary:
The Scholar Program Coordinator is responsible for case management and program coordination to ensure Generation Hope Scholars are participating in healthy mentoring relationships and are on track to graduation. The Scholar Program Coordinator will have an external impact in the following ways:
- Providing involved support to teen parents attending colleges across the DMV area.
- Assisting with the planning of engaging program activities for Scholars, their children, and volunteer mentors (i.e., Sponsors).
- Ensuring Generation Hope is building and sustaining key community partners by conducting partner research and representing Generation Hope to nonprofits, donors, students, and various other constituent groups.
- Providing program evaluation support and progress reports to ensure Generation Hope is meeting its program goals.
Responsibilities:
- Support a caseload of up to 13 Generation Hope Scholars in the Scholar Program, providing holistic case management, including but not limited to:
- Academic planning
- Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
- Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and community services
- Providing emotional support
- Providing Scholars with resources to address basic needs
- Ensure our Scholars receive consistent and supportive mentoring through our robust mentoring program by supervising the mentoring relationships within your caseload, including addressing areas of conflict or challenge among Scholars and their mentors (i.e., Sponsors) in a productive, sensitive way that maintains and improves the Scholar/Sponsor relationship
- Maintain accurate program records through the program database to ensure thorough program evaluation
- Assist with organizing and planning various program events, such as field trips, social events, and trainings
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge in order to exercise greater discretion and decision making by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
- Other duties as assigned to support Generation Hopes mission
Other duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience working with young adultsExcellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required
- Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their families, and must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
- Ability to get to sites around the DC Metro area on a regular basis.
- Demonstrated commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSW or MSW preferred
- Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred
- Experience working with teen parents or marginalized youth a plus
- Counseling and/or case management experience a plus
- Experience facilitating or co-leading workshops/trainings a plus
- Event planning experience a plus
- Exhibited qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope.
Competencies:
- Record keeping and data entry skills
- Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking
- Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
- Fantastic customer service, work ethic, and high expectations for quality
- Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and the public.
Physical demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Work environment: Normal office environment. Some work will take place off-site.
Travel:
- This position may require occasional regular overnight travel for activities in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel (via plane, train, or car) to attend trainings, conferences, project sites, and related activities.
Candidates must be able to meet the onsite work schedule by the start date.
EEO Statement:
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.