College & Career Planning Program Coordinator

College & Career Program Coordinator (High School - Graduates)

To apply, please submit: A cover letter describing your interest in the position and resume describing relevant work experience to [email protected].

Position Summary

The College & Career Program Coordinator is responsible for working with Girls Group high school juniors, seniors, and graduates 1-6 years post-high school who are on their college and career journeys. This position is primarily responsible for:

• College & career mentoring support for cohorts of individual participants
• Facilitating skill building workshops and weekly group meetings
• Supporting the Girls Group scholarship process
• Supporting annual celebrations, graduations, and leadership opportunities

This position will establish and maintain positive long-term relationships with college & career participants to help them find their voice, define their goals and dreams, and move forward in the world with pride and self-confidence. The College & Career Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with high schools, higher education institutions, and community partners to establish a vibrant community of support for participants.

About Girls Group

Girls Group is a nonprofit mentoring agency with a vision to end generational poverty by helping young women achieve self-sufficiency. The ultimate ambition is that each young woman finds their voice, defines their goals and dreams, and moves forward in the world with pride and self-confidence. Services establish long-term and supportive mentoring relationships, which span middle school, high school, and continue through a young woman's college and career journey.

At Girls Group we work as a team to ensure high quality, innovative, and mission-driven services. We are a supportive community of dedicated individuals who empower every young woman to write their greatest story. Girls Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Position Responsibilities

1) Coordinate All Aspects of Assigned Program

• Provide individual mentoring support to cohorts of participants (high school juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates) in alignment with the Girls Group standards, including assessment, person-centered planning, referrals, advocacy, post-secondary planning, and college and career advising
• Meet caseload targets for participant engagement and retention through ongoing monitoring and implementing intervention strategies
• Maintain and update participant information related to their individual goals, complete daily progress notes, and track participant attendance/engagement daily
• Develop and facilitate group programming sessions, workshops, drop-in mentoring, school lunchroom mentoring and special events focused on skills needed for college and career in alignment with Girls Group program standards and curriculum
• Coordinate group programming session meal, purchasing and organization of session supplies, and transportation support to Girls Group programs and special events
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships with high schools, colleges, universities, and community liaisons

2) Administrative Duties

• Adhere to programming procedures, including tracking and maintaining program attendance, participant enrollment documents, and case notes
• Actively participate in agency staff meetings, program meetings, and reflective supervision meetings on a weekly basis
• Daily email communications, phone calls, and paperwork
• Track company debit card transactions and maintain accurate program budgets
• Participate in planning, set-up, and coordination of agency wide special events
• Participate in community outreach and awareness, contribute to the agency newsletter, and promote agency fundraising activities

3) Lead Teams of Interns, Specialists, and Volunteers

• Provide coaching to teams of undergraduate and graduate student interns, program specialists, and volunteers
• Guide and support team member development of skills, provide accountability, document progress, and communicate with supervisors
• Develop positive team dynamics by leading weekly team meetings
• Facilitate training sessions on special topics during the biannual mentor onboarding process for new cohorts and select intern-staff meetings
• As needed, collaborate with interns on special projects, participate in site visits, and provide ongoing feedback to team members in programming spaces

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Child Development & Family Studies, Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working directly with middle school, high school, and/or post-secondary students in a mentoring, advising, or case management capacity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting youth with college planning logistics, including navigating financial aid (FAFSA), college applications, scholarships, standardized testing, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of life-span development, social justice, and case management
• Knowledge of graduation requirements, higher education, counseling and career advising
• Comfortable planning and facilitating group programming sessions
• Ability to provide support for students who may be experiencing crisis
• Responsible, organized, and excellent communication skills
• Maturity, empathy, and strong sense of self
• Demonstrate and model professionalism in demeanor, dress, and communication as a role model to peers and youth

Position Title: College & Career Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Manager

Hours & Schedule: Full time exempt, hours needed to accomplish this job will vary and may involve some evenings and occasionally weekends (option to flex time), position requires work to be done in-person and on-site at partner schools and in the field

Salary: Starting pay of $54,000. Salary commensurate with experience and education

Girls Group Office Location: NEW Center – 1100 N. Main St. Suite 106, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Employee Benefits: Full-time, salaried, exempt position, Generous paid time off and holidays, agency summer shutdown week, bereavement policy, and maternity policy, BCN PCP Focus HMO health insurance, dental insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, professional development, professional committee opportunities, employee recognition and rewards, weekly supervision, social work licensing supervision, training for new supervisors

Employee Requirements: Valid driver’s license, with no restrictions as to when and where the employee may drive, Reliable personal vehicle used to transport participants on a weekly basis, Proof of vehicle insurance, coverage of $100,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage, Background screening

Standards of Performance

• Completion of all responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
• Organized and efficient, with strong writing skills, including appropriate spelling and grammar
• Good listener and interested in accepting constructive criticism
• Capable and willing to discuss Girls Group in an enthusiastic and focused manner
• Comfortable using Google Suites and other basic computer applications
• Willingness to set a consistent example of professionalism, maturity, and a positive attitude
• Prompt communication regarding any difficulties that prevent the completion of assigned tasks
• Establishment of positive, nurturing and trustful relationships with all members of Girls Group
• Adherence to Girls Group Policies and Confidentiality requirements
• Timely response to email and phone requests from all staff members of Girls Group
• Track and submit all expenses and mileage on a monthly basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person