Our Mission: We coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
College Success Foundation believes in respecting, upholding, and reflecting diversity and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. By leading with equity, and utilizing an anti-racist lens in our work, we center diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe students win when we have a high-performing culture that is committed to eliminating barriers to student achievement. Our passion is fostering educational equity, making college accessible and affordable to underserved students from low–income families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Program Officer provides direct service advising, intensive career counseling, coaching and transition assistant to CSF-DC Scholars will draft reports, collect and analyze relevant student data, maintain scholars' files, manage correspondence and complete special projects related to career identification and support services.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

Provide direct service advising, intensive career counseling, coaching and transition assistance to CSF - DC Scholars.
Advise and develop graduate school, internship and career plans for CSF-DC Scholars.
Assist students in the research process for graduate education programs and employment search.
Review career options, assists students with preparing resumes, interviewing skills and searching for jobs & internships electronically.
Conducts ongoing research to provide information and feedback about recruitment, post-graduation activities and employment for students.
Coordinate in-person meetings with assigned students during summer to review academic progress in major, degree audits and post-graduation plans.
Advise CSF-DC Scholars through telephone, virtual and in-person meetings throughout the academic year to assess needs and provide differentiated supports.
Develop and implement proactive plans for high-risk students related to career options.
Document all student engagements, referrals and interventions.
Enter, monitor and update student data on a regular basis, build data queries and exports as needed.
Submit data and monthly program reports to the Program Manager.
Develops and presents multiple training workshops to prepare students on aspects of the employment, job/career and graduate school search process.
Identify key career services or college staff on campuses who can serve as points of contact for CSF-DC Scholars.
Update and maintain contact information for all scholars and key staff at colleges/universities related to job/career placement and support.
Work cross-functionally to enhance summer programming.
Update and assist with policy development, retention forms, reports and relevant documents.
Serve as an advocate and ambassador for CSF-DC and the CSF Scholars program by attending and participating in community functions and programs that enhance the visibility of our programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's or degree in Social Sciences/Psychology, Education, Counseling, and Social Work preferred.
Three to five years of experience in fields related to academic advising, career services counseling, career placement assistance, advising, higher education administration or college success/retention programming and support.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

Expertise in higher education, academic advising, and college student development theory.
Knowledge of best practices that support retention, persistence and graduation for underrepresented students.
Self-starter, positive, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups, with particular emphasis on working with young people ages 16- 24.
Ability to build networks, partnerships and connections in support of student success in the areas of internships, business, careers, education and programming.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to multi-task with a high level of competency and accuracy.
Demonstrate a commitment to extraordinary customer service.
Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Pivot tables, Power BI, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Must be creative and able to problem-solve in a work environment composed of small mission-focused teams working together to accomplish the goals of the Foundation.
Ability to develop and deliver best practice-based career services, academic advising, student support services, college retention initiatives, and pre-professional career advising and planning.
Ability to work independently while observing and complying with all standards of the supervision personnel and relating programs and services of the employer.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
An established commitment to work collaboratively and harmoniously with CSF staff, colleagues and stakeholders.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, respecting individual differences, and serving diverse populations.
Initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote equity and an understanding of oppression and its impact on underserved populations.

Professional Certifications and Licenses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this job. The College Success Foundation is committed to fostering an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Therefore, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the interview process or to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, please contact Human Resources.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Operate office equipment such as a computer and printer/copier.
Communicate information and ideas to create understanding and exchange accurate information.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Perceive, inspect, and assess data at close range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires Washington state residents if assigned in a Washington based location. If this position is assigned in a District of Columbia based location the resident must reside in the District of Columbia.
Job may allow for hybrid work arrangements.
Uses collaborative software for communicating with others and attending virtual meetings.
Frequent travel, is required, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Reliable transportation is required.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

The position may change based upon the needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations, College Success Foundation maintains a drug free environment and all successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

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