Community College Success Fellow - Napa County at 10000 Degrees

Napa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

24.61

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Aid Application, College Readiness, Workshop Facilitation, Case Management, Student Outreach, Relationship Building, Data Maintenance, Report Generation, Professional Development, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Administrative Skills, Organization Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Applications

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description TITLE: Community College Success Fellow REGION: Napa County LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote) REPORTS TO: Program Director STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt OUR MISSION 10,000 Degrees is the leading, equity-focused scholarship provider and college success nonprofit in California. Our mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies personal commitment to this mission. OPPORTUNITY Our Fellows provide the most direct support to students and families by providing guidance for succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. Fellows tend to be recent college graduates who can relate to the backgrounds of the students we serve. This position is a 3-year commitment and offers broad professional development in preparation for career advancement opportunities. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave 401(k) with employer matching Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to: Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Have close-vision ability due to computer work. Engage in moderate, occasional lifting. Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions. Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check. EEO 10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. TO APPLY For immediate consideration, please complete the application on the 10,000 Degrees Careers page. Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES Provide guidance to students and families regarding financial aid and college/career planning. Deliver curriculum and training to students and families participating in 10,000 Degrees programs. Directly manage an assigned caseload or targeted group of students. Be present on-campus for student outreach and engagement. Build and maintain excellent relationships with school personnel, community partners, and program participants as well as families via meetings, workshops, and social media. Participate in regular professional development activities, team work meetings, weekly supervisorial meetings with staff, and special events/trainings (sometimes held in the evenings). Maintain accurate and up-to-date files/data and generate program reports for analysis. Regularly travel within assigned region(s) to school campuses, 10,000 Degrees offices, and special event locations. Support and represent 10,000 Degrees at fundraising and appreciation events. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree Experience in a client/student service position Geographic proximity to the region being served Bilingual Spanish/English preferred High level of professionalism including promptness, preparedness and professional appearance Excellent presentation and communication skills Strong administrative and organization skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google applications, and Instagram Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative including the ability to work independently Willingness to learn and be self-reflective History of working effectively as part of a team First-generation college graduate from low-income backgrounds preferred Alumni of 10,000 Degrees scholarships preferred

Responsibilities

Fellows provide direct support to students and families by offering guidance for success in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid applications, and facilitating readiness workshops. Responsibilities also include managing assigned caseloads, engaging with students on campus, and maintaining accurate program data and reports.