[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Student Programs Assistant

About Center for Student Opportunity

Center for Student Opportunity (CSO)—a 501(c)(3) based in Bethesda, Maryland—is empowering first-generation college students on the path to and through college. CSO's I'm First project (www.imfirst.org) is a national campaign to celebrate first-generation college students and support the next generation of students who will be first. We partner with four-year colleges and universities across the country to help them promote and improve their efforts on behalf of first-generation college students.

The Position

As an entry-level position, the Student Programs Assistant will support the Student Support Associate and be responsible for day-to-day tasks of maintaining and building student relations, student outreach and website management. An integral member of the Student Support team, the Student Programs Assistant will play a major role in CSO's relations with outreach and support of students, as well as virtually providing effective resources for first generation students in 9^th-12^th grade who will be the first in their family to attend college. This role is based in the CSO office in Bethesda, Maryland.

Student Programs/Marketing Activities

• Identify effective ways to virtually provide first-generation students with resources needed during their college search and application process
• Identify and cultivate relationships with community-based organizations and high schools, providing them with support and resources for their high school student population
• Management of CSO's new website for first-generation students

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent academic record

Ideal Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a small office environment (flexible, hardworking, independent)
• Proven ability to meet and exceed goals
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships, thinking strategically and delivering compelling proposals to potential funders
• A highly collaborative style; positive attitude; strong work ethic; attention to detail; and unquestioned reputation for honesty and integrity
• Commitment to the organization's mission and ideals; past experience in higher education or college access a plus
• One or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience desired

Preferred Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.)
• Strong research skills
• Facility with or willingness to learn Skype, live webinars, and Google+ chat technology

Hours:

This position is part-time, 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday

Compensation:

$10 per hour

Please send resume and brief cover letter to chelsea@imfirst.org. Please put "CSO Student Programs Assistant" in the subject line of your email. To learn more: visit us at http://www.imfirst.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/imfirstgen, or follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/imfirstgen.

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