Apply on
Position Summary
Our mission is to engage middle and high school students by supporting them through social emotional development, navigation of the education system, career exploration; creating a safe environment and providing services that are individualized and culturally competent to build brighter futures. The College and Career Readiness Coordinator will develop and coordinate a comprehensive career development system for the successful transition of high school students into post-secondary opportunities. This position reports directly to the Manager of Children and Youth Programs.
Essential Functions
- Assist students with setting goals and defining steps in education and career planning, while addressing ways to overcome potential obstacles.
- Build rapport and trust with students to support successful goal completion by following up with program participants, offer advisement as needed and implement various strategies that enhance student participation and learning.
- Coordinate mentoring and tutoring programs including matching students with mentors/tutors as well as recruit and train volunteers to enhance skills in various modes of learning
- Assists students with financial aid (FAFSA, TASFA), grant and scholarship applications
- Provide guidance to students for college entrance and placement examinations (including, SAT, ACT)
- Coordinates internships and job shadowing for students; advises students on career based assessments and makes appropriate referrals to college training programs
- Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills using various modes of instruction.
- Develops college workshops for parents and students about high school curriculum, college applications and career development in order to complement the teaching and learning process for the whole family.
- Monitor student assessments, attendance, maintain advising log files, track contact hours, issues and outcomes of advising sessions and student portfolios with appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
- Implements an alumni network of program graduates with the goal of increasing alumni participation in philanthropy, mentoring, and ensuring that the program complements the work of advancement and campaign activities
Core competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people including peers, superiors and subordinates, inside and outside of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; is seen as approachable.
- Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
- Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.
- Building meaningful relationships with students and alumni: important for the strategic growth and advancement of higher education programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree (Required) in Education, Social Work, Psychology and/or other related field
- Experience working with children, youth and families from low socio-economic backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and social media platforms
- A self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
- At least 3 – 5 years of experience working with schools or higher education programs, enrollment processes and career advising/counseling
- Possess ability to work in a team in various environments with minimal supervision
- Bilingual preferred
Note
Must be available to work on-site on Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (or later, during school year), and on weekends (time varies) on occasion for special events.
Terms of Employment
Salary, benefits, and other terms of employment will be administered in accordance with the policies contained in the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Personnel Manual, a copy of which is provided to each employee.
Note: This description contains the information and facts considered necessary to describe and evaluate the duties of this position fairly and equitably. It should not be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements to be performed but indicates the kinds of duties and levels of responsibility required by the position. The Manager of Children and Youth Programs may add or remove responsibilities as occasion may require.