10,000 Degrees: College & Career Fellow - Multiple Bay Area Regions
10,000 Degrees is looking for College & Career Fellows to provide direct support to scholars and their families. The responsibilities include offering guidance on succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid applications, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. Fellows are typically recent college graduates who can relate to the backgrounds of the students we serve. This position requires a three-year commitment and offers comprehensive professional development to prepare Fellows for career advancement opportunities in the workforce.
About 10,000 Degrees:
10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.
Responsibilities
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Student-centered Success: Deliver impactful and engaging programming, resources, and support that empowers students to achieve their college and career success goals.
School & Community Engagement: Build and sustain trusted relationships with essential site stakeholders to seamlessly integrate 10,000 Degree programming with partner schools and organizations.
Data-informed Documentation: Accurately and consistently manage student and program performance metrics to track impact and improve outcomes.
Professional Readiness: Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional career development, operational readiness, and collaborative teamwork throughout your Fellowship.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scholar Support
Advise and lead students and families through college and career planning, including financial aid guidance, application assistance, degree-success pathing, and other supports to ensure a confident educational journey.
Deliver curriculum and training to students and families participating in 10,000 Degrees programs.
Directly manage an assigned caseload or targeted group of students.
Be present on-campus for student outreach and engagement up to four times per week.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with school personnel, community partners, and program participants as well as families via meetings and workshops.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data files; generate program reports for analysis.
General Responsibilities
Travel regularly within assigned region(s) to partner school campuses, 10,000 Degrees offices, and special event locations.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and supervisor check-ins.
Support and represent 10,000 Degrees at fundraising and appreciation events as needed.
Execute other duties as assigned to support the organization’s evolving needs.
This position requires some in-person presence, travel within the regions served, and occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in a client- or student-service position
Geographic proximity to the region(s) being served and a reliable means of transportation to accommodate required regional travel
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
High level of professionalism including promptness, preparedness, and professional appearance
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong administrative, organization, and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications
Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Willingness to learn and be self-reflective
Lived experience aligned with the communities served by 10,000 Degrees (e.g., first-generation college graduates or low-income background) is highly valued
Alumni of 10,000 Degrees scholarships a plus
Compensation
$31.00/hour
Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice
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