Are you a self-starter ready to assist motivated young adults to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce? Want to contribute to a mission-minded nonprofit team that transforms lives?
Future Link (www.futurelinkmd.org) is growing. We are looking for a passionate, positive, and motivated person to join our team as a Student Engagement Associate in a new role. The right individual will enjoy working with first-generation-to-college young adult students and the programs and processes that contribute to their success. The Student Engagement Associate serves as a key member of the Future Link team and an integral part of supporting, retaining, and engaging our students, volunteers, and key program components. This team member will be a quick learner and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and flexible environment. Must live in Montgomery County and have a car and valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities:
1. Career Coaching Program
Work closely with the Career Services Manager to provide logistics and administrative management for Future Link’s three-track Career Coaching program including the future expansion of Track I: Career Exploration.
Follow students through the program from application, screening, matching with career coach, completion of toolbox steps, and internship placement.
Liaise with and train assigned volunteer Career Coaches to assist Career Coach/student pairs.
Help manage internship placements.
Reach out proactively to students for career fair preparation.
2. Student Cohort Liaison
Conduct regular student outreach and check-ins to ensure progress for assigned student cohort.
Guide students toward relevant programs and services: scholarships, internships, Career Coaching, Mentoring, tutoring, transfer information, financial aid guidance, etc.
Planning and implementation for programs and events.
Liaise with assigned Mentors to support Mentor-Mentee pairs.
3. Tutoring and Mentoring Program Services
Manage all matching and logistics for tutoring program.
Assist the Director of Mentoring and Education with Mentoring program activities for students and volunteers.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and implement programming in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills required. Must possess a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and the ability to prioritize work effectively. A willingness and ability to work well in a collaborative environment with all internal team members and external stakeholders is essential.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. Five plus years of experience required in a relevant discipline. Strong preference will be given to candidates with direct experience with college-level student engagement, social services administration, student support services, and program implementation.