Persistence Pathways Advisor

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Kipp Massachusetts - Lynn, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynn, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Persistence Pathways Advisor at KIPP Massachusetts will play a crucial role in supporting alumni and their families in navigating post-secondary education and career pathways. This position focuses on providing personalized advising, developing programming to enhance post-secondary persistence, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure students achieve their educational goals. The advisor will utilize a holistic approach to empower students, helping them identify their strengths and overcome barriers to success.

Responsibilities

• Work with the KIPP Forward team to execute the KIPP Forward Persistence framework for post-secondary support.
• Advise alumni on navigating college campuses, financial aid, and socio-emotional support.
• Travel to meet with alumni on their respective campuses for an estimated 50% of the time each month.
• Execute benchmark assessments to determine persistence threats and create support plans.
• Maintain student records and data requirements, including weekly trackers and Salesforce updates.
• Support the development and implementation of KIPP Forward initiatives and programming.
• Connect students to necessary tools and resources for post-secondary persistence.
• Advise students through the transfer process when applicable.
• Collaborate with KIPP Academy teams on student transition planning and support.
• Update student data daily and generate weekly reports for management.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of professional experience working with youth from diverse populations or underserved communities.
• Outstanding project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with higher education access and success for low-income and first-generation students.
• Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds and listen deeply to stakeholders.
• Flexibility to multi-task in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual speakers are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Leadership training provided
• $1,000 signing bonus
• $2,000 annual retention bonus in subsequent years
• Other bonuses when eligible