The Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation in Washington, D.C. seek an Alumni Program Coordinator to support programs and services for the graduates of our schools. The primary roles of this position are to serve as a resource for students as they transition from high school to their post-secondary placements and to remain a resource and point of contact for alumni. This position reports to the Director of Post-Secondary Success.
Role and Responsibilities
The Alumni Program Coordinator will primarily assist recent graduates with the academic, financial aid, and personal challenges associated with college enrollment and success.
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide continuous one-on-one support to students interested in enrolling, re-enrolling or transferring to a post-secondary institution
- Maintain regular contact with alumni via phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings
- Help manage a caseload of over 400 graduates of Maya Angelou Schools
- Document all communications, advising notes, and contact information for alumni in the organization's database
- Manage scholarships, bank accounts, and emergency funds for alumni
- Research and build a databank of community-based resources
- Refer students and families to post-secondary and community-based resources
- Advocate for alumni and liaison between alumni and higher education personnel
- Conduct regular 3-4 alumni support and high school transition advising workshops and seminars designed to assist the college integration process
- Maintain and grow an ongoing contact list of new and existing post-secondary support services staff (e.g. academic advisors, financial aid officers, counseling services)
- Visit designated colleges/universities to connect with students and campus based resources in support of graduate enrollment and retention
- Publish alumni newsletter on a quarterly basis
- Plan, design and implement 3-4 alumni events and programs per year
- Develop future projects to increase college retention and effectiveness in addressing student needs
- Manage social media networks
- Monitor and report on trends in the field of college advising
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a tremendous work ethic. In addition, candidates should possess an unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic skills, and can develop pro-social and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed in high school, college and beyond.
All potential candidates should have:
- At least two years of experience in urban youth development and direct services; emphasis on college readiness strongly preferred
- The ability to travel between and work from two base worksites in NW and NE DC; some regional travel also required
- A blend of experience with special needs students and/or direct service proficiency and familiarity with social work notation
- Strong database maintenance skills to handle confidential material
- Excellent inter-personal and written communication, organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Event planning and program management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary readiness, access, and advising
- Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, internet and social media applications strongly preferred
- Case management experience preferred
About See Forever:
The See Forever Foundation opened in 1997, with the goal of creating a small, nurturing high school for students who had not succeeded in traditional schools. We currently run three campuses under the Maya Angelou Public Charter School name. Our middle school, high school, and young adult learning center are located at 57th and East Capitol Streets, NE. In 2007, See Forever assumed operation of the Maya Angelou Academy (formerly the Oak Hill Academy) in Laurel, MD, and also opened an affiliated Transition Center in Washington, D.C.
Our school approach and design have worked where others have failed. Over 70% of our graduates have gone on to post-secondary programs after graduating from Maya Angelou, even though many had quit or been put out of school before coming to us. Maya Angelou is recognized as a national model, having created the sort of high-quality school often reserved for the most affluent, but in our case designed specifically for the most disadvantaged and often academically in-need students.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary for this position is $38,000 and can be higher depending on experience. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, a 403(b) savings plan, and a computer purchase assistance plan.
We offer a friendly and committed team of colleagues, as well as the possibility to participate in and build opportunities for innovation in the field of post-secondary access and success.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references here: Alumni Program Coordinator. Resumes, cover letters and references should be in PDF or MS Word format.
See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. More information about See Forever is available at: www.seeforever.org.
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