College Bound Senior Specialist

ORGANIZATION STRUCTIORE AND INTERFACES 

Reports To:

Director of College Bound 

Primary
Interfaces:
College Bound Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Teen Empowerment, CEO, Board of Directors, Director of Development, Director of Finance, Community Partners
and constituents 

FLSA
Status:

Non-Exempt 

Compensation:
$19-$21 / hour 

Hours per week:
20-25 

MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE AND PROVIDE AN OPEN/CONSISTENT SCHEDULE. MUST BE WILLING TO DRIVE. JOB REQUIRES TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN MAIN CLUB AND PARTNERING SCHOOLS. SOME DUTIES WILL BE CONDUCTED OFF SITE. 

Advisor’s schedule would demand flexibility. Work hours would shift based on site need. Evening hours and some Saturday work will be .  

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

The College Bound Senior Specialist position is a part-time position reporting to the Director of College Bound
for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. The position will serve as a key staff member for the Teen Strategy with responsibility of implementing the delivery of the College Bound program in the Teen Center and partnering schools. 

The College Bound Senior Specialist will work in concert with the Director of College Bound and the College Bound Manager, College Bound Academic Advisors, Teen Enrichments Specialists, and Workforce Development Specialist to coordinate effective and consistent collaboration with students, parents, staff, volunteers and local high school counselors/personnel to ensure the quality of the College Bound program.  This individual will help facilitate various group activities which meet the College Bound Program and site objectives of delivering high-quality college preparatory programming in a passionate and compelling manner.  The College Bound Senior Specialist will review and monitor student academic progress and tutoring and identify appropriate interventions when necessary.  Success will be measured by the achievement level of students in the College Bound Program, by the number and quality of workshops implemented, the number of members in the program, and by the quality of collaboration with families, staff and local school personnel. 

KEY ROLES  

Strategic Planning 

1. Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the College Bound Program to youth within caseload 

1. Communicate the goals of the comprehensive College Bound Program to members, parents and school officials 

1. Assist in developing a Senior Year Plan with each high school senior student to track academic standing and progress towards high school graduation and A-G completion, which is for college/university entrance 

1. Develop plans for post-secondary opportunities  

1. Design the best structure possible to meet members’ year-end impact objectives  

1. Develop systems to ensure constant member evaluation to be completed to review potential for impact, member motivation, parent participation and other important criteria.   

1. Use reliable and frequent measures of student achievement including grades, progress reports, tutor feedback, test results, writing samples and appropriate interventions to track student academic progress 

1. Maintain and develop comprehensive records and reports. 

1. Schedule regular meetings with members in order to assist in developing and meeting academic, career, and personal goals.  

1. Provide career and career guidance and exploration activities for all members in the program 

Leadership  

1. Schedule, supervise, and support all College Bound students within assigned caseload  

1. Regularly coordinate with site’s educational programs to ensure maximum member impact 

Partnership Development 

1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with all families in the College Bound Program.  This responsibility will require contact with parents to inform them of member progress and program vision.  

1. Work collaboratively with the Director, Workforce Development Specialists, Academic Advisors, and partners connected to the College Bound Program 

1. Seek out enrichment and academic opportunities for the students including programs, scholarships, extension classes, youth exchanges and community service opportunities. 

1. Regularly communicate with local school counselors, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to ensure that students are receiving the support they need to be academically successful 

1. When necessary, make appropriate referrals for members enrolled in the College Bound program. Follow-up on a referral at an appropriate time 

Outreach 

1. Promote the College Bound program and recruit members by presenting to students, teachers, counselors, administrators and parents on the benefits of being members of the BGCCOC and enrolling in the College Bound program.  

1. Coordinate recruitment efforts with the Director 

1. Contact and coordinate guest speakers to share information with members about careers, college experience, and post-secondary opportunities. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Assist in the coordination of special projects to increase college awareness among members including arranging guest speakers, college visits, workshops, and guidance units 

1. Assist in the recruitment and training of new Academic Advisors, tutors, and volunteers who will work with the College Bound Program 

1. Support important program activities like parent events, trainings and fundraisers. 

1. Monitor, collect, and analyze important data for each member using the College Bound Program database 

1. Participate in staff development and training activities when needed after hours during the week or on weekends. 

1. Engage and support community events, community partners, neighborhood associations, parent groups, committees and groups that will raise awareness of the BGCCOC, enhance programs or support the mission. 

1. Support BGC of Central OC org-wide efforts both within the Teen Strategies as well other departments. This includes but does not limit to College Bound and Teen Strategy Saturday programming, staff trainings, all-staff events, and org. hosted events.  

1. Support High School site events and efforts, including evening hours and some Saturdays. 

1. Support High School site point of contact with counseling, academic, and career events and efforts.  

1. Collaboration with other teen service programs as well as college and career programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in School Counseling preferred but not . 

• A minimum of three year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or non-profit agency planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of children and teens. (Preferred) 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to community and members from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds. 

• Knowledge of California high school graduation requirements, A-G requirements and other college/vocational school entry requirements. 

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive data and information. 

• Ability to work independently and in an undefined environment.  

• Ability to motivate, organize and supervise youth in a safe environment and manage behavior problems. 

• Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. 

• Strong interest in education and impacting member learning in a positive manner. 

• Excellent planning and organizational skills. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 

• Proficiency in office-based computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher).