College Access Coordinator, Philadelphia Youth Network

Posted by on December 11, 2011

College Access Coordinator, Philadelphia Youth Network

General Description:

The College Access Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing relationships between student organizations at local colleges and several high schools and College Access Centers, creating and maintaining social media presence, writing the monthly PhillyGoes2College newsletter, managing contact lists and mailings, creating flyers for various events, maintaining and updating website,  managing summer intern program, making presentations at schools on college going topics and representing the office at college fairs and city-wide committees.

The PG2C office, located in the Mayor’s Office of Education on the first floor of City Hall, is a resource for students and adults who are seeking a college education with the goal of making college accessible to all Philadelphians.  The purpose of the office is multifold: to provide information and referrals to Philadelphia students, parents, adults and members of the general workforce interested in attending college.   The College Access Coordinator will reach citizens via the PG2C website, the PG2C office in City Hall and through workshops in schools, community based organizations, faith based institutions, etc.   The College Access Coordinator will also contribute to the creation of a a media/pr campaign to increase public awareness about access to college; coordinate city-wide events on college related issues; and create programs pairing students from local colleges and universities with high school students to help with their college and scholarship applications.

Essential Functions:

•    Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with local colleges to recruit students to create opportunities for college students to work with high school students on their college and scholarship applications.  Develop volunteer trainings and oversee relationship between the colleges and the agencies.
•    Outreach to schools, religious organizations, recreation centers, etc. to promote PhillyGoes2College Initiative services.  Speaking engagements about PG2C Initiative as requested.
•    Develop training and outreach schedule for interns.  Supervise summer program.
•    Oversee website development and ongoing upkeep and maintenance.  Work with outside vendors where necessary to enhance website functions.
•    Develop social networks to promote PG2C as Twitter, Facebook, texting campaign, etc.  Create monthly newsletter.  Manage contact lists and mailings.
•    Participate in the Mayor’s Office of Education activities including staff meetings, Education Week events, city-wide college prep activities and other initiatives as required.
•    Answer phone and in-person inquiries about college related issues.  Respond to email as requested.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

•    Experience in management & administration of programs at agencies in a related field
•    Ability to manage strategic external relationships
•    Strong facilitation skills
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Highly collegial and enjoys work as part of a team
•    Good oral and written communication skills
•    Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
•    Experience managing websites and developing social media presence
•    Successful completion of a criminal and child abuse clearance (Requirement of PYN employees).
•    Some weekend and evening hours required.

Resumes and Cover Letters for all interested candidates will be reviewed as received through Tuesday, December 13th.  Please send to PhillyGoes2CollegeJobs@gmail.com.