Program Associate College Access

Essential Job Functions

• Buils and maintains sustainable support systems, practices and resources within the high schools, TCUs, and communities we partner with for improved and increased student supports.
• Use peer learning opportunities and communities of practice, when possible, to support college readiness activities and goals to build and foster a college going culture in Native communities.
• Plan convenings and site visits to TCUs and partner institutions in collaboration with Student Success Services team to maintain partnerships.
• Plan, facilitate and implement summer programming and convening for program participants in collaboration with the Student Success Services team.
• Seek out professional development opportunities as well as for institution support staff in best practices that support students- to include, but not limited to college applications, essays, FAFSA, choosing a best-fit college.
• Keep up to date records on students and partner activity. Provide reports as needed for supervisors.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform program goals and direction and to support students, high schools, and organizations.
• Provide formal updates to supervisors twice yearly for review and for professional growth (December and June).

Job Requirements

• Proficient IT skills particularly with databases, Microsoft Office products and social media.
• Ability to develop and enhance relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments.
• Ability to manage numerous tasks and/or projects at one time.
• Attention to and tolerance for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across departments as well as with external partners.
• Proven ability to accomplish defined goals and objectives.
• Experience presenting for small and large groups.
• Willingness to travel during certain periods.

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements

• BA Degree.
• Experience working with AIAN or underserved population high school and/or college students.
• Two years of experience working in a field related to college readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in Student Affairs, or related field and/or four years of work experience in an education related setting.
• Involvement and/or experience with student advising, coaching and admissions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent keyboarding.
• Frequent screen viewing.
• Occasional Lifting up to 30 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory duties assigned to this position.

Pay Range

$50,500 - $58,000 per year