College Readiness Assistant Manager

Job Title: College Readiness Assistant Manager

Department: Teen and Young Adult Services

Reports to: Senior Manager of Higher Education

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/40 hours per week

Classification: Essential

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Higher Education, the College Readiness Assistant Manager implements program and agency goals, REACH objectives, agency best practices, and program efficiencies. This role coordinates post-secondary plans for all members, with a special focus on high school seniors. They manage a caseload of high school seniors, high school juniors, and provide support to members attending RISE Da Vinci High School. This role serves as a liaison for all departments that work with HS seniors, most notably Ed Services, Higher Education, and PREP, to ensure member plans are confirmed, and that members are connected to the relevant departments/resources needed to complete their plans. This staff also coordinates the APCH Shaheen Scholarship Program application process, oversees college preparation and exposure classes, and plans college tour field trips.

Case Manage College Bound Members

• Oversee a caseload of high school students in grades 9-12 and 1st and 2nd year students attending 4 year colleges/universities to support their academic and personal development as they prepare to attend college, and manage members files that document post-secondary plans and goals
• Assist students with completion of their Financial Aid applications (e.g. FAFSA, Dream Act, and GPA verification form)
• Assist students with applying to Community College, CSU, UC, and Private Colleges
• Collaborate with other programs, notably Ed Services, to ensure every graduating member of APCH has a post-secondary track identified
• Refer members to the appropriate program/department (e.g. Counseling, Ed Services, IMPACT, PREP, etc.) to ensure they receive the needed resources and support
• Responsible for collecting relevant data, reporting and providing reports to Sr.Manager of Higher Education whether monthly/quarterly/annual or when needed
• Serve as the primary lead for Higher Ed events, which include but not limited to Interview Day, Interview Prep Day (in collaboration with the Professional Readiness and Employment Pathways Program), New Year Kick Off (in collaboration with the College Success Assistant Manager), Announcement Day, etc., while handling all logistics and communication to successfully execute events

Internal & External Collaboration

• Coordinate college access workshops and college application support (virtual and/or in-person) during the day for RISE members
• Collaborate with IMPACT team to support members that have a desire to attend college

College Access Education

• Plan and implement the college preparation program, including teaching classes/workshops in alignment with TYAS Department 4 C’s : Collaboration,Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity,
• Research, develop and implement curriculum for college access and achievement for teen members and families
• Responsible for maintaining accurate Apricot records of class attendance and member participation
• Expose members to a variety of Scholarship opportunities and pathways, which include but not limited to Posse, Questbride, GATES, HSF, LADWP, THRIVE etc.

Manage APCH Shaheen Application Cycles

• Collaborate with Higher Education staff on any disbursement related need
• Maintain accurate rosters for Scholarship applicants and audit all applications for completion and eligibility
• Collaborate with Professional Readiness & Employment Program to provide interview preparation and resume support for Interview Day
• Review and document all application scores for members that are conditionally accepted into the APCH Shaheen Scholarship Program, and handle all communication and provide critical feedback when necessary
• Works closely with the College Success Assistant Manager to ensure a smooth transition into the APCH Shaheen Scholarship Program or other post-secondary program