Education & Career Specialist

About the role

Join us in our mission to empower individuals and students of all ages to achieve their educational and career goals. This position offers a competitive salary, and as a member of our team you'll enjoy access to benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with company match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Student Loan Repayment Benefit.

What's your day like?

• Engage with students of all ages and backgrounds to help assess their education and career goals and develop personalized plans in support of achieving those goals.
• Provide guidance and support in navigating all aspects of funding their education, including financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.
• Conduct virtual or in-person consultations, provide resources and individualized guidance, deliver virtual or in-person presentations to a variety of stakeholders, and provide feedback and input related to the effectiveness of the organization's career planning and success programming.
• Use your expertise, problem-solving skills, and empathetic nature to provide tailored advice and support, helping each person map out a path to success.
• Work with minimal supervision, using a customer-centric mindset to deliver exceptional service and make a positive impact on each individual's journey towards success.

What you need to be successful

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, families and partners in the community, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• A demonstrated understanding of education and career access in Northern New Hampshire.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes.
• The ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong desire to work with individuals across a wide range of socio-economic demographics.
• A self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• The ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in school or career counseling, college admissions, financial aid, or workforce development.
• A demonstrated understanding of education and career access in Northern New Hampshire.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes.
• The ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong desire to work with individuals across a wide range of socio-economic demographics.
• A self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• The ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings.