College Access Coordinator

United States·San FranciscoFull Time (Non Exempt)mid

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Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers that will strengthen future generations.

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Coordinate and/or lead monthly high school senior and junior meetings and parent workshops with the support of the AmeriCorps Member.
Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) staff to coordinate and implement the yearly So Cal College Tour during Spring Break.
Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) and MHS staff to coordinate and implement the yearly Writing Partner workshops.
Coordinate workshops and meet with families one-on-one to ensure that all students complete the FAFSA or CADAA.
Coordinate 2-3 career exploration activities with the College Success Coordinator.
In collaboration with the College Success Coordinator and Americorps, keep social media sites up to date with current program happenings (reels, pictures, etc.).
Oversee maintenance of all program records, including participant files and program curriculum, using Salesforce, Google Docs files, Excel, and Word.
Collect student data for grants and board reports (scholarships received, schools applied to, acceptances, etc.)
Support tracking of program outcomes by implementing program surveys in collaboration with the Director of Program Impact.
Coordinate AmeriCorps members’ projects and workload with the support of the College Connect Director.

Develop or revise the College Access and Success curriculum to integrate education equity and social justice concepts for student and parent meetings as needed.
Provide individual college counseling to CC high school students and their parents regarding college exploration and application, financial aid, and admissions decisions.
Coordinate skill-building meetings for students, and financial aid and college admissions workshops for CC families.
Oversee ACT prep, including administration of practice tests on weekends, and support the ACT Instructor with classroom behavior during weekly ACT prep classes during the Spring.
Coordinate and facilitate a 6-week summer program for College Connect high school juniors with the support of the AmeriCorps Member.
Regular communication with participants’ caregivers, teachers, counselors, and other adults in their lives who can support high school students to stay on-task.
Regular communication with high school students for program retention via Mission Graduates email and the Zoom platform for text and phone calls.
Identify scholarships, fly-in programs, and other College Access and Success opportunities for students.

Work with the Volunteer Manager to recruit volunteer Writing Partners, Math Tutors, and College Research Coaches.
Contribute to a positive work environment by being professional and cordial to colleagues and other stakeholders.
Supervise, provide guidance, and support volunteers, mentors, and interns in collaboration with and support from the Volunteer Manager as needed.
Coordinate volunteer and student meeting schedules.
Create a work plan for AmeriCorps and provide guidance and support.
Meet weekly with AmeriCorp to ensure they are supported and on task.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admissions staff at colleges nationwide.
Attend the annual WACAC conference when the budget allows.
Attend annual counselor trainings (EdFund, CSU, UC, Share Learn Connect) and other local workshops/trainings hosted by local partners.
Act as primary liaison and collaborate closely with counselors and teachers at partner high schools.
Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, including parents/guardians, community-based organizations, and local college representatives.

Create marketing materials as needed using Canva.
Knowledgeable about Mission Graduates’ history and programs when implementing community outreach.
Refine the program admissions standards, update outreach materials, convene interview panels, and participate in the annual selection process in collaboration with the College Connect Director.
Collaborate with high schools and community organizations to give presentations and identify qualified applicants.
Track applicant information in the selection matrix.
Coordinate interviews and the selection process in coordination with other College Connect staff.

1-2 years of experience working with diverse youth in community and public school settings, focusing on college access programming.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the best practices in youth development program planning, curriculum development, methods of teaching, and evaluation.
Demonstrate effectiveness in program development and implementation.
Advanced knowledge of the college application process and financial aid system.
Familiarity with college access challenges that are specific to first-generation college students.
Familiarity and experience working in or with schools and with community-based organizations.
Understand the varied college persistence, socio-emotional, and career development needs of first-generation college students.
Knowledge of college admissions, transfer process, financial aid landscape, and career development, preferably in the California context.
Familiarity and experience working with undocumented youth.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
BA or BS required.
Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment).
TB test clearance is mandatory before hiring.
Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations.
Some weekends and evenings required

Mission Graduates Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mission Graduates provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, leaves of absence, training, and compensation, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition or disability, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.