Success Academy Charter Schools · 5 months ago
College Access & Preparedness Associate
Bronx
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$67K/yr - $67K/yrSuccess Academy is the largest and fastest-growing network of public charter schools in New York City. They are seeking a College Access & Preparedness Associate to coach scholars through the college application process, manage CAP Block, and develop strong relationships with college admissions officers.
Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Effectively manage CAP Block to create a productive environment for seniors to independently drive their college applications forward
Develop curated college lists with scholars, based on their academics, preparedness skills, and family's financial background
Write high-quality letters of recommendation (LOR), and support faculty to develop equally strong LORs
Review financial documents (W-2s, 1040s, and others) and financial aid award letters to strategically advise seniors through the financial aid process
Build strong working relationships with college admissions officers
Coach scholars to develop their preparedness skills: autonomy, self-assuredness, and sophisticated thinking, as they navigate the admissions and financial aid processes
Cement our vision and values around CAP across our HS community, and
Lead scholar and parent workshops, with support with faculty and school leaders, to share knowledge on the college admissions and financial aid processes
Qualification
Required
Are deeply values-aligned to our approach to expanding college access and graduation for low-income, first-generation, and/or underrepresented scholars in the most selective spheres of higher education
Are highly driven to coach scholar preparedness skills to all Success Academy scholars
Communicate with utter clarity and precision in written and verbal contexts
Implement and seek to improve your classroom management techniques
Form strong relationships with a wide range of constituents
Achieved outstanding academic results, on the way to earning a Bachelor's degree or higher in your own education
Preferred
Have a deep understanding of the evolving college admissions landscape, with an emphasis on the highly selective institutions and programs that meet full financial need
Can fluently navigate the complex financial aid application process
Are intimately familiar with the student experience of being first-generation, low-income, and/or an underrepresented minority on a college campus
Benefits
Full benefits program
Opportunities for professional growth
Company
Success Academy Charter Schools
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eva Moskowitz
CEO and Founder
Aparna Ramaswamy
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer
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