Position Overview:

The College Advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding 9th-12th grade students through the college preparation process, with a strong focus on helping seniors secure both college admissions and the financial aid necessary to attend their "best fit" institutions.

About the Academic Success Program (ASP):

The Academic Success Program (ASP) is a non-profit organization committed to making higher education more accessible for students in underserved communities. Through fostering a college-going culture, ASP supports students in raising their academic aspirations and gaining access to institutions that align with their unique goals and capabilities, whether that’s a community college or a prestigious university.

ASP has a proven track record of success, with the Class of 2024 securing over $430 million in scholarships and institutional grants. Our students have been accepted to a variety of top colleges, including Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, MIT, USC, Notre Dame, Babson College, Davidson, USC, Olin College of Engineering, UT Austin, Texas A&M, as well as the local community colleges. ASP is expanding its reach, and the College Advisor is crucial in sustaining and building on these accomplishments.

The Opportunity:

This position provides an exceptional opportunity to help lead the college prep program on a high school campus and make a direct, measurable impact on students’ futures. As a College Advisor, you will have the chance to witness firsthand the outcomes of your efforts each year.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not mandatory.
Experience & Traits:
- High energy and passion for working with students and helping them improve their educational opportunities.
- Proven ability to motivate, inspire, and advocate for all students in words and through actions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working with diverse populations and in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong commitment to high standards, both for yourself and for students.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling workshops on college preparation, test preparation, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
Support students and families in completing the full college application process, including essays, resumes, recommendation letters, FAFSA, CSS Profiles, and scholarship applications.
Collaborate with school staff, ASP colleagues, and district administrators to achieve campus and organizational goals.
Coordinate and oversee the ASP Ambassador Program, a student run organization that allows students to coordinate and sustain the college-going culture within their high school.

Essential Functions:

Act as the primary point of contact for students and families in the college prep process, ensuring they understand and meet key deadlines.
Provide classroom presentations, as well as student and family workshops, to close the knowledge and opportunity gaps that exist with respect to the college and financial aid processes
Advocate for the success of all students and maintain high standards for academic and personal growth.
Maintain accurate data and records on student progress and use this data to inform decision-making and support.
Flexibility to work some evenings and Saturdays as required.

Other Information:

ASP reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of this position as necessary. This description is intended to convey a general sense of the role and responsibilities, but it may evolve as the needs of the organization and students change.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience.
Benefits: ASP covers 100% of vision and dental insurance premiums, and 85% of health insurance premiums.

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