New Futures Scholar Advisor (Hybrid)

THE POSITION:

As the Scholar Advisor, you will have an invaluable opportunity to manage a caseload of scholars, advance New Futures’ advising model, and support programming. You will work closely with the New Futures team on various program elements, from supporting the recruitment and selection of new scholars to informing our advising approach and scholar programming. Your primary responsibility will be to advise a caseload of students, providing support, guidance, and accountability as they start and finish their post-secondary programs. This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Director of Programs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING: 60%

• 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.

PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT: 35%

• 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

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: 5%

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

What Else You Should Know

The position is full-time and is based in Washington, DC. We are currently operating in a hybrid model (remote and in-person). Our hybrid model is subject to change.

The starting salary range for this position is $52,000-$58,000, with the exact salary depending on experience.

We offer excellent benefits, including generous time off, a professional development budget, reimbursement packages, and 90% employer-paid health premiums for employees.

Fundraising is a dynamic profession and nonprofit organizations have evolving needs. This role may evolve over time, therefore a level of flexibility is required.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to racial and gender equity. We make a particular effort to recruit candidates who identify as Black, Latinx, Indigenous, people of color, and gender non-binary to apply for open positions.

Have a passion for our mission but don’t check all the boxes? We still want to hear from you! Too often, excellent candidates elect not to apply for roles if they don’t meet all the requirements listed in a job description–this is especially true for women and candidates of color. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position! New Futures believes in helping its staff grow; in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

To Apply: Please submit your application here https://newfutures.applytojob.com/apply. We also strive to ensure the hiring process, including the submission of the application, meets your needs. If you need accommodations during the application process, please email Admin@newfuturesdc.org.

We offer excellent benefits, including generous time off, a professional development budget, reimbursement packages, and 90% employer-paid health premiums for employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Amharic.