Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIPP Forward is seeking a PART-TIME INTERN to join the CARES (Career and Alumni Re-Engagement) Team. In collaboration with the CARES director and post-secondary advisors, the intern will be responsible for supporting a caseload of KIPP alumni who are seeking support in their chosen post-secondary pathway, primarily with enrolling and re-enrolling in 2-year colleges or CTE programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ALONGSIDE THE RE-ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST AND CARES DIRECTOR, THE INTERN WILL:

• Create a strategic intervention and outreach plan for all disengaged and unenrolled alumni, set realistic, time-sensitive goals and monitor individual progress towards college/CTE program enrollment or re-enrollment
• Guide alumni through aptitude assessments and advising sessions to help evaluate and connect their interests and skills to potential careers
• Assist alumni with application and enrollment checklists, including FAFSA/TASFA, class registration and program selection
• Support alumni with developing the skills necessary to persist to and through their chosen post-secondary pathway and into their desired career, including self-advocacy, problem-solving, interviewing, resume-building, networking, etc.
• Offer connection to wrap-around services and individualized support around barriers that may prevent alumni from reaching their goals, i.e. social, emotional, physical/mental health, transportation or child care challenges
• Organize and maintain organizational systems that track alumni contact notes, advising meetings, enrollment/re-enrollment progress and student personal data/financial records
• Remain knowledgeable, current and curious about college and financial aid processes, higher education and CTE resources and all potential post-secondary pathways available to alumni

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• COLLEGE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH A SERIOUS INTEREST IN PURSUING A FUTURE CAREER IN ACADEMIC AND/OR CAREER ADVISING, SOCIAL WORK OR COUNSELING STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Past experience working with high-school or college-aged students 
• Knowledge and interest in post-secondary advising, including college and CTE applications, career guidance, financial aid processes and social emotional counseling
• BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) PREFERRED
• KIPP ALUMNI STRONGLY PREFERRED

SKILLS 

• Relentless drive to follow up and stay connected with alumni in a time-sensitive manner in order to help them succeed 
• Strong active listening (i.e. seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students) and coaching skills
• Previous background working with high school or college students, with demonstrated knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served
• Operates with a growth mindset, the ability to inquire and be open to feedback
• Outstanding project management skills, with an ability to work on multiple tasks and projects both independently and collaboratively 
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and has previous experience utilizing a database, i.e. Salesforce
• Experience with marketing and outreach via social media platforms, i.e. Instagram  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.