Position: College Access Plan Program Coordinator 20 hours per week; No benefits Salary: $1,250 monthly Location: Pasadena, CA Start Date: August 11, 2014 !Summary of Position: College Access Plan (CAP) is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for the duration of two school semesters (42 weeks). Program Coordinators run CAP’s major student support programs at four high schools and one middle school in Pasadena, CA under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs and in collaboration with community agencies. Program Coordinators are responsible for coordinating school-site CAP program operations and activities with students, parents, and program collaborators. Program Coordinators are involved in all major aspects of programming including preparation, recruitment, implementation, and evaluation. The Program Coordinators’ primary focus is to prepare underserved high school students for success in college in accordance with the organization’s mission. !Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage an on-campus office space; • High school coordinators facilitate after-school post-secondary planning programs and one-

on-one advisement; Middle school coordinators implement in-class activities, one-on-one advisement, and student-parent meetings. • Supervise volunteers during after-school programs; • Coordinate with teachers and counselors to provide in-class presentations about career and

college planning; • Collaborate with CAP capacity-building staff to modify and develop curriculum in support

of student success; • Assist CAP students and parents with FAFSA, college and scholarship applications; • Facilitate PSAT, SAT and ACT registration and preparation; • Copy and prepare all program materials; • Set appointments with students and send reminders; • Facilitate one evening information session per semester for families at each high school; • Help students develop and edit personal statements for colleges and scholarships; • Write letters of recommendation for regular CAP attendees; • Monitor student grades/credits to promote completion of college pre-requisite curriculum; • Monitor program success, including levels of participation, quality of activities, and

impact; • Maintain accurate and complete records of student data and participation in CAP activities; • Treat student personal information with sensitivity and maintain FERPA standards of

privacy for all student records; • Provide records or written reports as required for grant compliance, and maintain proper

records for all expenditures; • Recognize and celebrate student success.

!Required Qualifications:

• Must be available M-Th, 12-5pm • Bachelor’s Degree required (minimum), preferably in the areas of education, counseling,

social work, child development or related fields • Experience working with teens aged 12-18 • Knowledge of secondary education requirements • Knowledge of postsecondary education options, application procedures and admission

requirements • Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, volunteers, and school staff and

faculty verbally and in writing • Experience with basic operating systems and office software • Well-developed organizational skills with a solid orientation to detail • Creative and critical thinker with a desire to learn • Must have own transportation • Must complete Pasadena Unified School District background check, including Department

of Justice clearance and TB test !Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish • Graduate program enrollment or graduate degree preferred • Experience with database and/or design software (Salesforce, Photoshop, etc.) • Experience working with disadvantaged populations !

Training Provided: On-the-job training will be provided. !Learn More About College Access Plan: Website: www.collegeaccessplan.org !Send Résumé and Cover Letter to: Dora Mora, Director of Programs Email: dora@collegeaccessplan.org