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POST-SECONDARY AND ALUMNI COORDINATOR (Salem, MA)

FULL-TIME IN-PERSON POSITION WITH BENEFITS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

RESUME NEEDED TO APPLY (including a cover letter is helpful but not required)

How would you like to be a part of an organization that empowers young people to achieve their personal and professional goals?

The Post-Secondary and Alumni Coordinator is in charge of running the college component of our program (which serves approximately 60-75 post-secondary students a year), as well as overseeing and growing LEAP’s Alumni Network. The Coordinator supervises a part-time Associate, about 10-15 alumni mentors, as well as having a caseload of 35-40 post-secondary students to advise and mentor. The Coordinator meets with each of their post-secondary students on a regular basis to support their academic, career, and social-emotional progress throughout their certificate/trade/degree.

Do you need more reasons to work at LEAP?

• Have flexible Fridays (could be completely off or work shorter hours)

• Work most of your hours remotely if you have an off-site working environment where you can work productively (in-person required for events, some meetings, etc.)

• Enjoy a highly competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and 3 weeks of vacation to start

• Work with a team of highly qualified, experienced, and supportive professionals at an organization highly regarded in the region

• Play a role in creating opportunities for young people

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Build positive, supportive relationships with LEAP’s post-secondary students

• Assign students to work with the Associate and alumni mentors, as well as providing support, feedback, and supervision for these individuals

• Ensure that data (enrollments, attendances, case notes, outcomes, etc.) is entered on our Salesforce database

• Maintain caseload notes for your students, and follow up with any concerns, including meeting attendance, financial aid concerns, upcoming transfer or scholarship applications, and other student needs

• Recruit students as needed by working closely with the rest of the College Success Program and Teen Center team to increase buy-in from our HS students and to retain current post-secondary students

• Maintain a regular presence in the community and at local colleges to engage with current and potential students, as well as administrative staff and admissions/financial aid officers

• Manage record keeping related to program expenses and budget

• Expand the Alumni Network through outreach, planning events, and finding ways for our alumni to give back to LEAP through either volunteerism or potentially donations

• Recruit, oversee, and advise 10-15 Alumni Mentors to provide case management for caseload of post-secondary students

• Plan and coordinate alumni engagement and networking events

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the College Success Program Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, or other related majors preferred).

• One - three years of relevant experience

• One (1) year of demonstrated supervisory experience

• Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel, and Google Suite

• Ability to keep organized records of essential student information and data

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, developing an equity-lens, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a current driver’s license for days when travel is required

• Strong communication skills and excellent editing skills to assist students in writing college essays

• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with underserved youth and commitment to developing skills to best support this demographic group and demonstrated understanding of the unique barriers faced by this group

• Must hold the belief that all youth have the ability to enroll and graduate with a post-secondary degree or credential, if they choose to do so

• Prior experience helping students with the processes of getting into college and setting up their careers

• Experience with Salesforce a plus

• Must be willing to work very few instances of Fridays, weekends, or evenings for special events or activities

Compensation for this position ranges from $22.00/hour to $25/hour depending on experience and education.

Benefits: As a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, you will qualify for the following:

• Accrued hours up to 3 weeks of vacation to start (increases based on tenure)

• Accrued hours up to an additional 19 days in sick and personal time (including optional holidays)

• Eight (8) paid company holidays (when our office is closed)

• Medical insurance (80% paid by the organization for single coverage, 75% for family)

• Dental insurance (50% of premium paid)

• Vision insurance (50% of premium paid)

• 401k plan

• Life insurance

• Disability and parental leave coverage is paid under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

Resumes are required for consideration, and cover letters are helpful in cases where your resume does not clearly capture the required skills and experiences. To ensure ample opportunity for a diverse applicant pool, this job posting will remain open until September 23, 2022. In the meantime, phone screens will be completed for qualified applicants in early September, followed by interviews. The anticipated start date for this position is October 3rd.

In the provision of our services, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, ancestry, public assistance, veteran history/military status, genetic information or disability.

LEAP's programs are funded in part with funds from the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development, City of Peabody Department of Planning and Community Development, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, MA 01970: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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