Associate Director of College Retention and Success, Philadelphia Futures

Posted by Philadelphia Futures on September 15, 2014

Philadelphia Futures, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the educational opportunities for low income, first-generation-to-college students, has an opening for an Associate Director of College Retention and Success. This position assists in implementing a comprehensive support system for 250+ collegians participating in Philadelphia Futures Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) and College Connection (CC) programs with the goal of achieving the highest possible retention and graduation rates. Knowledge and understanding of higher education retention issues, particularly related to low income, first-generation-to-college students, required. Responsibilities include maintaining regular contact with SAS and CC collegians; guiding students in accessing campus resources; counseling with respect to financial aid issues; and establishing and maintaining relationships with campus liaisons. The successful candidate will support a culture of high expectations, accountability and personal responsibility. Experience working on a college campus in enrollment management, student services, academic advising or career counseling is a plus. This is a full-time position which reports to the Director of College Retention and Success. Competitive salary and benefits.

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