New Futures · 1 day ago
New Futures Scholar Advisor (Hybrid)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expNew Futures is a dynamic local nonprofit focused on fighting inequity through shorter-term credentials. The Scholar Advisor will manage a caseload of scholars, providing academic and career advising while supporting programmatic elements and the recruitment of new scholars.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of scholars, providing them with ongoing academic and career advising to ensure success in their post-secondary programs. Regularly communicate with scholars via virtual and in-person meetings, texts, phone calls, and email
Monitor progress toward their degree and/or program completion, refer to resources, support with the transfer application process, and more
Proactively support scholars facing academic and personal challenges, and implement academic and engagement interventions as necessary, guided by the New Futures advising model and program expectations
Maintain accurate records for all scholars, keeping track of all interactions and advising sessions, and documenting degree progress, updates to contact information, and other critical data in Salesforce
Manage scholarship payments, and monitor disbursements and scholarship balances for all scholars on caseload. Communicate scholarship requirements and scholar expectations to caseload
Engage in professional development to stay abreast of updates and trends in financial aid, higher education, and career readiness to inform current and future programming
Assist with the design, facilitation, logistics, and evaluation of academic and career skill-building workshops and other student-centered programs and opportunities for engagement, with equity, inclusivity, and accessibility at the forefront
Support the recruitment and selection of new Scholars including reviewing, assessing, and interviewing potential scholars, with a sharp focus on equity in the selection of new scholars
Support other organizational efforts as needed such as development and communication initiatives for administrative duties
Qualification
Required
An Associate (or equivalent college experience ~60 credits) or higher degree
1-2 years of experience in advising, college counseling, or volunteering with students in a postsecondary institution, educational nonprofit, and/or other relevant setting with a focus on college access and/or success
Candidate must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout their tenure
Unwavering commitment to equity, and a desire to challenge barriers within higher education
Desire to lead with empathy and advocate for the needs of all students
Experience with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse scholar and alumni community
Ability to develop meaningful relationships with our scholar and alumni community, especially in a virtual and/or hybrid environment
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet due dates, and utilize organizational tools (i.e. calendars, work plans, etc.) to successfully execute goals
Project management skills: stays on top of multiple projects, plans backward, anticipates obstacles, identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately, uses resources wisely
Demonstrated leadership ability and interest in program development and/or facilitation
Eagerness to learn and improve, as well as enthusiasm for spearheading new projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong detail orientation
Enthusiasm for team collaboration, including a willingness to pitch in as needed, while maintaining the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility and adaptability, including a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving change
Ability to lead or attend occasional evening and weekend meetings/events
Preferred
1-2 years advising students in postsecondary programs, particularly those pursuing short-term credentials
Prior experience advising within a scholarship program and supporting a recruitment process
Knowledge of and familiarity with Salesforce, Google Suite, and Zoom
Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Amharic
Benefits
Generous time off
A professional development budget
Reimbursement packages
90% employer-paid health premiums for employees
Company
New Futures
New Futures propels under-resourced young people through certifications and community college degrees and into rewarding careers across the Washington, DC region.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sherrod Williams, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
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