PLACE-BASED ACCESS ADVISOR

Job Description

Job Description

PLACE BASED ACCESS ADVISOR

Worcester / Boston, MA

Who We Are and What We Believe :

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do :

The primary focus of the College Access Advisor is on effectively serving 60 – 65 students using the Bottom Line LEAD (Lists, Essays, Applications, Decisions) Model. The College Access Advisor helps students identify college options, write application essays, submit applications, complete financial aid requirements, analyze acceptances and award packages, and make a responsible college choice. The College Access Advisor tracks and records student progress in our database using both quantitative and qualitative data. Advisors are expected to build advising skills and learn the Bottom Line program model and expectations for supporting a caseload of students, with the goal of being ready for promotion to Senior Advisor after their first or second full year as an Advisor. Training and professional development in the Advisor role is focused on the Bottom Line curriculum and student services, as well as Bottom Line Foundations.

Primary Responsibilities :

Direct Student Support - 70%

• Provide one-on-one guidance to a caseload of 60 - 65 high school seniors

College Lists

Coach each student towards a college list that meets Access Program standards, is individualized to that student, and is in line with admissions and affordability data

Help each student brainstorm, revise, and finalize college essays – by utilizing both in person and remote support tools

Design individualized service plans to ensure each student submits complete, high-quality college applications by institutional priority deadlines

Guide students (in person or remotely) to submit FAFSA and / or CSS Profile by institutional priority deadlines

Lead 60-minute meetings for 15 - 20 students per week at the Bottom Line office, a high school campus, or other off-site locations throughout the region

Caseload & Data Management – 20%

Enter data into the database within 3 business days of a student interaction or status change

Enter and update data for students applying to Bottom Line and / or transitioning into the Success and / or BluPrint Program

Schedule all student meetings on a weekly, or as needed, basis

Secondary Responsibilities :

Program Support - 5%

Organizational Support [SG2] – 5%

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Work Schedule :

College Access Advisors work an 8.5-hour shift, including a daily ½ hour unpaid meal / rest break to comply with FLSA. Additionally, College Access Advisors work approximately 8 Saturdays from October through January. There may be times throughout the year when an advisor may be expected to work additional hours and / or flex their schedule to meet the needs of our students.

College Access Advisors core hours must include the following schedule.

Expected Travel :

50% local travel. This role involves travel, commuting to locations readily accessible to students. In-person services may happen at the Bottom Line office in Jamaica Plain, Worcester Technical High School campus, or other off-site locations throughout the region.

Who Should Apply :

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

Required :

Preferred :

How To Apply / Application Deadline :

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.

Please share your resume and cover letter.

We will continue accepting applications until we find the right candidate for the role.

Start Date : January 2026

Compensation : $52,800

Benefits :

Learn about our benefits here.