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OPPORTUNITY
The selected candidate for this position will be an integral member of the Counseling and College Persistence Team, leading the organization’s work on a comprehensive support program utilizing persistence and retention best practices to create a system of structure and support for our alumni as they matriculate and persist at colleges and universities across the United States. They will create programs and curricula that support our alumni throughout their college and university journey and into their initial career calling. They will also play a pivotal role in supporting our new Black Student Success Program at a specific Green Dot High School cohort.
This is a Central Office position which will require travel between schools and the Central Office. The College and Career Success Coordinator works year-round and is a grant-funded position ending on October 15, 2026.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish relationships with college and university stakeholders in various areas, including but not limited to: student engagement, admissions, student support services, career services, counseling support, student activities, residential life, etc.
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities for first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds and/or high needs populations
Maintain communication with alumni via various platform such as text, email, phone approx.
Utilize the Alumni Data Tracking system Google sheet to track support and outreach to monitor college persistence and increase post-secondary attainment among Green Dot graduates.
Support students with general college resource navigation as they transition from high school into college/workforce.
Act as a liaison to colleges (UC, CSU, HBCU, CC) and workforce resources and support students as they transition out of high school
Understanding of community college transfer resources, requirements, and knowledge of alternative post-secondary pathways
Work directly with colleges and universities to gain a better understanding of all support mechanisms offered to students on each campus
Build partnerships and execute MOUs with post-secondary institutions
Knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid process (FAFSA and California Dream Act)
Create and distribute college transition 1-pager resources to students
Experience with event planning and coordination
Collaborate with the Director of College and Career Success Programs on student and family events, such as: Launch to College and Career and Summer Transition Workshops.
Coordinate programs to provide resources and access for specialized subgroups such as African American Achievement, Emerging Bilinguals, and Foster youth
Collaborate with College Success Advisors on best-fit colleges and post-secondary transitions
Coordinate with Directors and managers. Lead Designee to ensure to and through college persistence programs are being implemented
Create programs and experiences that build or re-energize alumni and design and develop a cultivation process for building an alumni association
Manage communications and manage college access partners engagement
Manage alumni communications through social media and email.
Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to track and share outcomes across initiatives
Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development programs
Attend and participate in all team meetings and professional development sessions
Plan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with Director of College and Success Programs
QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you:
> have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (required)
> hold a valid School Counseling PPS or teaching credential (required)
> have a minimum of one year of successful work experience in delivering educational support services to disadvantaged students, preferably with educational equity or college access program (preferred)
> possess basic knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements
> possess basic knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements at higher education institutions
> possess basic knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, UBCU, CSU, CC, Private Colleges), and transition supports and the ability to explain procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives
> possess basic knowledge working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
> have strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, oral, & written communication skills (required)
> are able to organize and plan complex projects and activities
> are able to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
> can exhibit flexibility and high social-emotional competence
> are able to establish rapport and relationships with high school personnel, students, families, community members, university departments and faculty members
> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $102,000. Opportunities for salary growth are available over time; however, offers near the upper end of the salary range are uncommon. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers. In addition, if hired by June 30, 2024, this position qualifies for a one-time $2,500 signing bonus, paid in two installments after months 6 and 12 of employment (subject to change).
Note: This is a grant-funded position to end on October 15, 2026
Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
> Optional 401k contribution option
> Eligible employees receive a discretionary bonus after one year of service as an alternative to a traditional company match at a rate up to 4% of your salary (match of deferral) plus 20% of 4% (to offset taxes on the discretionary bonus).
> Access to telecommuting/hybrid policy (eligibility determined by hiring manager)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:
> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
> An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays)
> An additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)
*May be adjusted annually
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position for a mid-June 2024 start date.
Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.
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