College and Career Advisor (Rising Stars Program)

The College and Career Advisor is responsible for counseling students to and through college and through the academic and social adjustments of college graduation and workforce transition after college. SRA is a growing organization; successful candidates will need to be flexible with additional duties resulting from expansion. SRA is committed to supporting a positive and diverse workplace to meet the needs of all of our students and encourage applicants with experience serving students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities to apply.

Key Responsibilities include:

Rising Stars Program: 

• Provide mentoring support to a cohort of students who come from low-income backgrounds via regular contact with students via email, phone calls, Zoom and in person meetings 
• Provide support and guidance in times of crisis 
• Assist in the planning and implementation of meetings/workshops with students covering topics including financial aid, financial literacy, college applications, what to expect in college and career development
• Support with students’ on campus needs; ie- college course selection, joining clubs or sports teams, getting needed help (tutoring, healthcare), finding ways to feel connected and involved at school
• Identify departmental points of contact at universities to develop relationships and enhance partnerships to better serve our students.
• Participate in training for college access/success advisors and share learnings with rest of team
• Provide career development support to students- resume, cover letters, interview prep and career coaching 
• Provide guidance with Financial Aid applications and appeals; review and approve student requests for funds from SRA for tuition and school related expenses
• Collaborate with other staff and departments to ensure students receive comprehensive support services which may include but not limited to:  Career Development, mentorship, tutoring, health care needs, etc. 
• Support with outreach and selection of new classes of students
• Enter and update all required Salesforce data for students
• Review data consistently and use collected data to recognize trends and inform advising practices

Commitment and Requirements:

• Extensive travel throughout the Bay Area required
• Position may include occasional travel for conferences or other program-related events
• Because our students are in school during the day, advising often happens in the late afternoon or evening and on weekends. This position requires you to be available to work shifted hours (for instance, 12pm - 8pm) up to 3 days per week and Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year
• Attend organization staff meetings and professional development opportunities

SRA is currently working remotely with opportunities to meet in person. This role requires College and Career Advisor to meet in person with students and stakeholders with adherence to SRA in-person meeting policies. Candidates should live in the Bay Area or be willing to travel at their own expense for in-person meetings. SRA does not employ staff who live outside of the state of California.

Required Qualifications:   

• 3+ years advising BIPOC high school and/or college students; experience should be from professional experience post undergraduate completion. Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent project management skills and ability to provide individual guidance to a cohort of students
• Strong computer skills; knowledge of Salesforce.com is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective at building relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent judgment and problem solver; ability to coach students through difficult situations
• An ability to work both independently and in a group environment
• Flexible learner with the ability to reach out for help when support is needed
• Commitment to a personal and professional exploration of power and privilege, including a willingness to self-reflect and experience discomfort in difficult and transformative conversations. Previous progress along this journey required
• Current driver's license and regular access to a vehicle
• Holds self accountable, and consistently produces quality work
• Available to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings as needed  
• Enjoy working remotely; Must live in the SF Bay Area as the position involves in-person workshops and meetings with companies, staff, and students

SRA also offers medical, dental and vision benefits after 60 days of employment. We pay 75% for employees and 50% for dependents. Additionally, SRA offers access to virtual mental health counseling via TalkSpace, 11 paid holidays, a professional development stipend, a flexible vacation policy, self care days, paid sick time, a 403b plan and monthly technology stipends.