College Counselor & Advisor

About College Track

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program. Our students benefit from a 10-year integrated program that helps them overcome obstacles on the path to a bachelor's degree and a meaningful career. We offer academic, financial, and personalized support over 10 years to help students persist through college and graduate.

What began in 1997 with 25 students in East Palo Alto has grown into a national movement of more than 5,400 scholars and alumni who are driving change in their families, campuses, workplaces, and communities. Today, we operate 13 centers rooted in communities across California, Colorado, Louisiana, and the D.C. Metro Area, with our newest site opening in Baltimore, thanks to a bold partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank, and Baltimore City Public Schools. To learn more, please visit www.collegetrack.org.

Our Impact

Our scholars are leaders on more than 300 college campuses nationwide, including at partner institutions like Middlebury College, Tulane University, Bowie State University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. They graduate at rates that are three times the national average for first-generation students, proving what's possible when talent meets opportunity. One year after college, 80 percent of our alumni are employed, and by age 30, they earn an average of $89,823-outpacing the national median and demonstrating the long-term economic mobility a bachelor's degree unlocks.

These outcomes are the result of a deliberate approach that supports scholars to minimize student debt, secure paid internships, and reduce the need to work excessive hours while in school-ensuring they can focus on learning, leadership, and personal growth. By preparing our scholars to capture the full value of their degree, we position them to thrive in the 21st-century economy and lead lives of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power.

Our Values

At College Track, our values drive the way we do our work, and we look for individuals who share our passion. We blend an entrepreneurial spirit with our nonprofit roots, cultivating a dynamic culture where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.

• COMMITMENT : With every choice and every decision, we center the 10-year promise.
• PASSION : It is the fire that drives us, and we're in it for the long haul.
• JOY : Energized by the hopes, ambitions, and growth of our scholars, we celebrate the impact of our community.
• AUTHENTICITY : What each brings to the table contributes to deep and trusting relationships.
• EXCELLENCE : Every day is better than the last, we're always learning, always progressing, always evolving.

College Counselor & Advisor

As our College Counselor & Advisor, you will facilitate College Track's LEAD curriculum and college readiness programming, helping scholars explore their purpose, develop leadership skills, and complete critical college access milestones. You will also provide individualized college advising to a caseload of scholars, guiding them through the complex process of preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in and matriculating to college and a commitment to co-creating an integrated, scholar-centered experience in partnership with site teams and families. Day to day, you will :

To thrive in this job, you must :

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College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor's degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years : from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You'll know the College Counselor & Advisor role is the right fit if...

Compensation : This position is Full-Time, non-exempt. The full compensation range for the College Counselor & Advisor in Watts is $60,500-$72,500 / year or $29.09 / hour-$34.86 / hour with the exact compensation depending on experience. As someone new to this role at College Track, you can expect an offer between $63,500-$66,499 / year or $30.53-$31.97 / hour to ensure internal equity while leaving room for compensation growth during your time with us.

Benefits : As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to :

How To Apply [Priority Deadline of August 10th ]

We'd love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn't highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.