College Access Program Coordinator

Manages the implementation of Escalera afterschool programming, which serves students in grades 11 and 12.
Plans, monitors and conducts recruitment and retention outreach for students in the program.
Builds and maintains a positive relationship with key staff and administrators at designated school site
Reports program success to school staff and other stakeholders through a semesterly newsletter, staff presentations, and check-ins with key school partners.
Leads in-school or afterschool meetings with students.
Manages, adapts, and updates the program curricula as needed to fit the needs of the cohort.
Coordinates wraparound services for students including class selection planning, test prep, career discovery, and leadership and professional development.
Provides one-on-one individual case management for students regarding their career exploration, college application process, etc.
Collaborate with other members of the College Access & Success team to coordinate college tours, visits to college fairs, parent workshops, and other supporting events and activities for students and their families.
Provides college access support for events at the high school site.
Manages and maintains a programmatic budget for their high school site.
Conducts accurate and timely outcome & data tracking to measure and report success of the program, including contributing data and programming information for required grant reports
Ensures each student meets requirements to successfully complete the program.
Stays up to date and informed on college access topics (admission requirements, college access for DACA/undocumented students, scholarships and financial aid, best practices for case management, etc.)

General Organization Support Duties:

Supports or substitutes for youth development programming as needed
Speaks or makes presentations on behalf of Conexión Américas at events and conferences
Communicates in a positive and effective manner Conexión Américas’ mission and programs
Assists with fairs and outreach events on behalf of Conexión Américas to talk about all of Conexión Américas’ programs
Attends and provides support as needed to organizational events and fundraisers

Position Requirements

Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Excellent written and oral communication in English required
Native/Advanced level bilingualism in Spanish and biculturalism required (part of the interview will be conducted in Spanish)
Flexibility, creativity, initiative and ability to work as a team member
Ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and strict timelines
Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and database management
Demonstrated appreciation for Latino culture and families, as well as other immigrant and refugee groups
Experience working with young people and in public schools preferred
Experience working with DACA/undocumented students preferred
Experience and knowledge of nonprofit organizations’ operations preferred
Experience with Zoom and/or other online video communication platforms preferred
Reliable transportation

Application Instructions

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Maria Paula Zapata, Director of Programs, via email to maria@conexionamericas.org. No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.

Position Description / Responsibilities

Position Requirements

Application Instructions