Description
Job Description
POSITION : Alumni Transition Intern
REPORTS TO : Manager of Alumni Transition
POSITION TYPE : Internship
DATES : May 18, 2026 - June 26, 2026; approximately 20 hours per week
COMPENSATION : $20 / hour
At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.
Some quick stats about us :
- 21,000+ Students
- 2,400 Team Members
- 16 Secondary Campuses
- 11 Elementary Campuses
- 92% Students Who Qualify for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch
- 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
- 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
- 88% First-Generation College Students
- Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.
THE OPPORTUNITY
YES Prep needs a dynamic Alumni Transition Intern with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.
To put it simply, you will serve as a support to recent class of 2025 graduates and help them matriculate to their intended college or university.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include :
Serving as a continuing college counselor or advisor for Class of 2025 recent graduates as they enter their summer transition;Providing academic advising to students and supporting college / university enrollment;Assisting students with completing university housing and meal plan forms;Supporting students with the financial aid process including completing financial aid forms (FAFSA, TASFA, and CSS Profile), interpreting financial aid packages, and navigating student payments;Reviewing student survey responses and categorizing transition priorities;Scheduling advising appointments with recent graduates;Communicating with alumni via text, social media, phone calls, and email;Documenting student advising conversations in online alumni database;Additional duties as assigned.THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees : passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are :
THE MUST HAVES
High School DiplomaYES Prep alumni who are rising college juniors, seniors, or recent May 2026 college graduatesStrong recommendation from YES Prep staff & current teacher, mentor, or supervisorRelated experience with the college transition and admission process, peer mentoring and / or student leadership experience.Cumulative satisfactory academic performance in college courses.Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekendsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentCreates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and / or in a highly collaborative environmentA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public SchoolsDesire to disrupt systemic status quos in educationWillingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quosPassion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping resultsConviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growthTHE NICE TO HAVES
Interest in teachingBilingual – Spanish or other languageAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceTHE PERKS
Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly positionProfessional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.