Higher Education Access Partner
This is a fully remote position.
About the role
The organization is a nonprofit student aid entity dedicated to providing affordable access to higher education. Operating within the education finance sector, it addresses the challenges faced by students in accessing and financing higher education opportunities through various programs and services. The Higher Education Access Partner plays a vital role in promoting the organization's mission, programs, and services to educational institutions, legislative and civic groups, and the public within a designated region of Pennsylvania. This position serves as a key representative, fostering relationships and delivering training to enhance access to higher education, particularly targeting underserved communities. The role requires remote work with significant travel and flexible hours to effectively engage stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Establish and educate secondary schools and community organizations about higher education access
- Focus outreach on high schools, low-income schools, and institutions with low college enrollment rates
- Coordinate and deliver training and programming on college access and financial aid
- Maintain relationships with financial aid offices at postsecondary institutions and provide support
- Serve as liaison with state and federal legislative offices, providing updated financial aid information
- Stay current on relevant state and federal regulations, products, and services
- Collaborate with various internal departments to support program delivery
- Conduct financial aid presentations and FAFSA completion sessions for students and parents
- Provide training at workshops for school counselors and educators related to financial aid and college planning
- Represent the organization at college and career fairs
- Recommend improvements to outreach services and educational resources
- Monitor competitor products and suggest enhancements
- Promote the organization's loan and repayment products to postsecondary institutions
- Independently schedule and manage visits and events within the assigned service area
- Comply with security and privacy policies
- Document activities and report progress regularly
- Develop and analyze metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
- Contribute to the creation of outreach media
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Residence within Bucks, Delaware, or Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania
- Ability to travel extensively and work outside regular business hours
Pay
Salary Grade 14 ($54,995 – $71,000)
Schedule
Remote work with significant travel and flexible hours.