College Access Coordinator

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth and their families on the path to higher education, equipping them for fulfilling careers that will strengthen future generations. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support and services that serve over 5,000 children, youth, and families each year.  Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhoods so that college becomes the expectation for families, rather than the exception.

Highlights

• Direct Impact: As the College Access Coordinator, you will make an impact in the community by supporting first-generation high school students and their families in preparing for and applying to college.
• Professional Growth: Receive training on a variety of topics, such as program coordination and management, data tracking, and attend the WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Conference). In addition, collaborate with stakeholders such as university representatives, volunteers, corporate partners, and others.
• Work Environment: Work in a friendly and supportive environment with a team of amazing educators.

Program Summary:

• College Connect is a family-based college access and success program that works with 25 4-year college-bound high school juniors living, or attending school, in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco who will be the first in their family to attend college. College Connect supports students to get into and successfully complete a college degree. The program supports students by matching them to work one-on-one with Writing Partners, Math Tutors, and College Research coaches in addition to workshops on financial aid, budgeting, and self-care.

Position Overview:

• The College Connect HS Program Coordinator (HSPC) works directly with students, parents, and volunteers to ensure student’s success in applying to and getting into college. They ensure the completion of financial aid applications and share scholarship information. The HSPC ensures the program calendar is set for the school year and coordinates accordingly to create program agendas and invites workshop speakers, like college representatives, to speak to students. They ensure volunteers are well-prepped and supported to work with high school students on personal insight questions and scholarship essays. They collect and organize student data to ensure access for grant purposes. The HSPC will also collaborate with other high school program coordinators from MG’s high school sites on yearly activities like the So Cal College Tour, Writing Partners Workshops, and Mi Pasaje. The HSPC will also collaborate with other College Access staff to oversee the Promise scholarship process. They are the face of the program, often interacting with college representatives, school counselors, and other stakeholders, and should represent the program professionally.

Key Responsibilities & Primary Duties Program Coordination & Administration (40%)

• Coordinate and/or lead monthly high school senior and junior meetings and parent workshops.
• Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) and MHS staff to coordinate and implement the yearly So Cal College Tour during Spring Break.
• Work with John O'Connell High School (JOC) and MHS staff to coordinate and implement the yearly Writing Partner workshops.  
• Coordinate and facilitate a 6-week summer program for College Connect high school juniors.
• Coordinate workshops and meet with families one-on-one to ensure all students apply to the FAFSA or the Dream Act.
• Coordinate 1-2 career exploration activities with the College to Career Success Coordinator.
• In collaboration with the College to Career Success Coordinator and Americorps, update social media sites with current program happenings (reels, pictures, etc.).
• Oversee maintenance of all program records, including participant files and program curriculum using Salesforc