Onward! Program Consultant
St. John’s Educational Thresholds Center
Summary:
The Onward! Program Consultant is responsible for working with the Mission High School College Center to support juniors and seniors with the college application process. The Onward! Program Consultant is also responsible for delivering informational workshops about college to neighborhood parents. This position is a part-time, independent contractor position, and reports to St. John’s High School Programs Director
15 hours/week, 10 months/year, Independent Contractor
Required hours 11-4 Tuesday and Thursday, plus 5 other hours TBD
Some evenings required
$25/hr
.
The Onward! Program Consultant is responsible for working with the Mission High School College Center to support juniors and seniors with the college application process. The Onward! Program Consultant is also responsible for delivering informational workshops about college to neighborhood parents. This position is a part-time, independent contractor position, and reports to St. John’s High School Programs Director
15 hours/week, 10 months/year, Independent Contractor
Required hours 11-4 Tuesday and Thursday, plus 5 other hours TBD
Some evenings required
$25/hr
.
Responsibilities:
At Mission High School:
· Work in collaboration with Mission High School 12th grade College Counselor to insure that all students are receiving necessary support and services:
· Work on-site at the school Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from September through May;
· Work with students in groups and one-on-one, by appointment, drop-in, and email;
· Support seniors with the entire college application process, including but not limited to: applications, personal statements, financial aid, scholarships, school choice, and registration;
· Help prepare juniors for college application process by leading informational workshops;
· Maintain all required registration and attendance records;
· Adhere to current contract requirements to implement and evaluate college-readiness activities.
At St. John’s:
· Schedule monthly parent workshop(s) with partner programs and community groups;
· Modify and update workshop curriculum as needed;
· Help with outreach as needed;
· Deliver monthly parent workshop(s) in English and Spanish;
· Track attendance.
Additional Responsibilities
· Weekly check-in with supervisor;
· Act as a member of the St. John’s High School Programs team;
· Assist with grant reporting about Onward! activities as needed;
· Implement other college-readiness activities as assigned.
At Mission High School:
· Work in collaboration with Mission High School 12th grade College Counselor to insure that all students are receiving necessary support and services:
· Work on-site at the school Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from September through May;
· Work with students in groups and one-on-one, by appointment, drop-in, and email;
· Support seniors with the entire college application process, including but not limited to: applications, personal statements, financial aid, scholarships, school choice, and registration;
· Help prepare juniors for college application process by leading informational workshops;
· Maintain all required registration and attendance records;
· Adhere to current contract requirements to implement and evaluate college-readiness activities.
At St. John’s:
· Schedule monthly parent workshop(s) with partner programs and community groups;
· Modify and update workshop curriculum as needed;
· Help with outreach as needed;
· Deliver monthly parent workshop(s) in English and Spanish;
· Track attendance.
Additional Responsibilities
· Weekly check-in with supervisor;
· Act as a member of the St. John’s High School Programs team;
· Assist with grant reporting about Onward! activities as needed;
· Implement other college-readiness activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
· BA or BS;
· Bilingual Spanish;
· Strong understanding of issues effecting low-income, urban youth, specifically regarding access to post-secondary education;
· Commitment to Youth Development principles;
· Recent experience helping high school youth with college applications;
· Excellent organizational and communication skills, including writing and public speaking;
· Ability to set clear and consistent boundaries with youth and co-workers;
· Ability to maintain a respectful and professional demeanor at all times;
· Proven ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;
· Health clearance from a medical professional, upon hire;
· Fingerprint clearance from the US Department of Justice, upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
· Familiarity with the Mission District community and its youth-serving organizations;
· Experience creating and presenting educational materials in a workshop setting in English and Spanish;
· Familiarity with Bay Area college preparation programs and resources.
Required Qualifications
· BA or BS;
· Bilingual Spanish;
· Strong understanding of issues effecting low-income, urban youth, specifically regarding access to post-secondary education;
· Commitment to Youth Development principles;
· Recent experience helping high school youth with college applications;
· Excellent organizational and communication skills, including writing and public speaking;
· Ability to set clear and consistent boundaries with youth and co-workers;
· Ability to maintain a respectful and professional demeanor at all times;
· Proven ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;
· Health clearance from a medical professional, upon hire;
· Fingerprint clearance from the US Department of Justice, upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
· Familiarity with the Mission District community and its youth-serving organizations;
· Experience creating and presenting educational materials in a workshop setting in English and Spanish;
· Familiarity with Bay Area college preparation programs and resources.
Additional Information:
St. John's is a nonprofit organization that helps youth achieve success by filling educational gaps in the Mission community.
Each year, over 1,000 ethnically diverse, low-income students participate in St. John’s academic and enrichment programs after-school or during the summer. St. John’s, a non-sectarian agency, honors its roots by using the name of the church that started the agency 35 years ago to help neighborhood children do better in school.
Onward! works to increase the number of Mission District youth who pursue post-secondary education by working individually with high school seniors throughout the college admissions process, and by presenting college information workshops to parents.
In collaboration with Mission High School, Onward! co-leads informational workshops for students about college and provides Mission High School seniors with individualized support throughout the entire college admissions process, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and school choice. In addition, Onward! facilitates workshops for parents to increase their awareness and understanding of college opportunities for their children.
St. John's is a nonprofit organization that helps youth achieve success by filling educational gaps in the Mission community.
Each year, over 1,000 ethnically diverse, low-income students participate in St. John’s academic and enrichment programs after-school or during the summer. St. John’s, a non-sectarian agency, honors its roots by using the name of the church that started the agency 35 years ago to help neighborhood children do better in school.
Onward! works to increase the number of Mission District youth who pursue post-secondary education by working individually with high school seniors throughout the college admissions process, and by presenting college information workshops to parents.
In collaboration with Mission High School, Onward! co-leads informational workshops for students about college and provides Mission High School seniors with individualized support throughout the entire college admissions process, including applications, financial aid, scholarships, and school choice. In addition, Onward! facilitates workshops for parents to increase their awareness and understanding of college opportunities for their children.
Application Instructions:
Mission District residents, bilingual Spanish-English speakers, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume and a cover letter articulating your interest and qualifications to
(no phone calls please):
HR@sjetc.org
or you can send us a fax at 415-864-0916
ATTN: Onward!
Mission District residents, bilingual Spanish-English speakers, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume and a cover letter articulating your interest and qualifications to
(no phone calls please):
HR@sjetc.org
or you can send us a fax at 415-864-0916
ATTN: Onward!
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