Family College Access Navigator– FAFSA & OK Promise Support

About the Organization

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium is an organization of multi-institutional, cross-sector partnerships dedicated to improving students’ journeys toward degree completion, professional independence, and economic mobility. Its members include nine Tulsa-area colleges and universities and seven affiliate partners. The Consortium’s mission is to advance student learning, improve student success, achieve equity in outcomes, and meet workforce needs by collaboratively increasing higher education opportunities in the region. It serves as a convener, connector, and communicator for its members, fostering synergy and collaboration centered around supporting Tulsa-area students on their postsecondary journeys.

About the Role

The Family College Access Navigator (CAN) will work directly with parents, caregivers, and students to guide them through Oklahoma’s Promise and FAFSA application processes, providing essential support and resources to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Host dedicated sessions tailored to parent needs at schools or in the community, including evening or weekend events to increase access.
• Guide parents and caregivers through each step of the FAFSA and OK Promise application processes, providing culturally responsive and language-accessible assistance when possible.
• Facilitate workshops specifically designed for parents and guardians, covering financial aid basics, timelines, and action steps.
• Distribute take-home materials to help families complete applications independently if needed and conduct follow-up communication to assist with ongoing questions or incomplete applications.
• Coordinate with the Outreach Manager to schedule family-focused events at schools and partner sites.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

• Experience working with middle and high school students and their families, preferably in an educational or counseling capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the OK Promise and FAFSA application processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to various schools and community locations as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some relevant work experience in similar non-profit, education, or community development organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• College student or graduate with a degree, certification, credential, or some higher education in a relevant field.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Physical and Logistics Requirements

• Position requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.
• Must maintain a valid driver license and auto insurance.

Schedule

This position involves outreach events that may occur during traditional work hours (between 9 AM and 5 PM) as well as evenings and weekends when students and families are available to attend outreach events.

Pay

This is a part-time (around 10-20 hours per week), hourly position at $25 per hour. This is a grant-funded position.