Coordinator, College Guidance and Transition

4 weeks ago

New York, United States The New York Opportunity Network Full time

**Position**: Coordinator, College Guidance and Transition
- **Department**: College Guidance and Transition**Reports to**: Associate Director of College Guidance and Transition**Location**: Hybrid In-Person**Status**: Full-time Non-exempt**Start Date**: Spring 2023**The Organization**:

- Since 2003, The Opportunity Network (OppNet) has ignited the drive, curiosity, and agency of historically and systematically underrepresented students on their paths to and through college and into thriving careers, powered by our commitment to access and community. This year, OppNet will reach more than 10,000 students of color nationwide to support them in achieving their college and career goals.All of the work OppNet leads is in service of realizing our vision of a nation connected through vibrant communities and networks actively in pursuit of social justice and educational equity - a nation where all young people can freely create their path to enduring success that honors their passions, ambitions, and full identities.**Our Core Values**:
**Galvanize Community While Celebrating the Individual**Maximize the Power of Storytelling**Center Social and Racial Equity Relentlessly**Activate Solutions Through Assets, Not Deficits**Pursue Impact That Lasts**

**The Job**:
The Coordinator will also specialize in coordinating resources for the entire CGT program for 11th grade through college first-year OppNet Fellows, inclusive of scholarship opportunities, personal writing support, financial aid and wellness support, examining student need and helping incorporate student voice and choice within the curricular and programmatic scope of the CGT program. The Coordinator will work with outstanding students, enjoy the freedom to create and collaborate, and seize a real opportunity to create social change.**About You**:
- **What You Will Be Doing**

**Individualized College Guidance and Transition Support (40%)**:
Work with Fellows and volunteers to develop and edit personal statements, supplemental essays, and essays for scholarships
Liaise with college admissions officers to advocate for Fellows throughout the decision process, ensure that all college contacts are up to date, and build upon relationships with admissions teams at colleges across the country
-Conduct 1:1 check-ins with a designated caseload of 20-25 first-year college Fellows and conduct campus visits at local campuses throughout the fall and spring semesters
-Follow up with College Fellows to provide relevant resources to manage issues they are facing on campus, e.g. academic challenges, socio-emotional challenges, adjusting to college life, connecting with professors, etc.

**Overall Program Coordination (45%)**:
Collaborate with the Curriculum & Facilitation and Wellness Support teams to design and deliver student-driven high quality and high impact events and services
-Serve as support for coordinating scholarship opportunities, including, but not limited to sharing scholarship information with Fellows, working with the CGT team to track scholarship opportunities on Salesforce and liaising with the Strategic Advancement Team regarding institutional scholarship partnerships
-Liaise with the Wellness Team with monthly Student Wellness & Support meetings and to design wellness initiatives and strategies to support 12th grade and 1st year Fellows navigating their college transition
-Liaise between the Student Services and Operations and CGT team for the Student Board of Directors
-Coordinate and support the planning of college visits for 11th and 12th grade Fellows, including the annual February mid-winter college trip and Summer Institute college trip
-Coordinate and support planning of weekly workshops, annual intensive/plenary-based workshops and ongoing opportunities such as 11th grade College Application Boot Camp and 12th grade College Transition Boot Camp events, College Access and Success Symposium and the fall College Essay Coach program
-Maintain detailed records on Fellows’ admissions decisions, financial aid packages, GPAs, test scores, etc.
-Track data, statistics and competencies related to OppNet programming for reporting and evaluation purposes
-Support CGT Team with analysis and reporting out of metrics, findings, competencies, etc
-Provide coordination and facilitate sessions on college access, transition, and success for all OppNet Fellows
-Provide individualized support to in-college Fellows through one-on-one check-in meetings and evaluate Fellows’ progress based on a predetermined rubric

**Organizational Learning, Development, and Program Reflection (15%)**:
Participate in organization-wide DEI learning sessions, equity working groups, and optional identity-based affinity groups
-Attend weekly team meetings, All Hands meetings, All Staff meetings,team retreats, and annual institution-wide retreat
-Develop professional and personal intentions as they relate to OppNet’s DEI commitment, incorporated into annual performance r

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