Request for Parenting Student Advisors – Mar 3

Posted by The Hope Center on February 22, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services in partnership with Temple University’s Hope Center for College Community & Justice seeks parents enrolled in or recently graduated from PA undergraduate programs to lend their insights and experience to a state-wide Parent Pathways initiative.

Parenting Student Advisors will devote up to 15 hours/month to the development of an Advisory Committee and subcommittee of parenting students to inform state and institutional leaders on policies and systems-change needed for parenting students’ postsecondary success. Parenting Student Advisors will receive professional development on collective impact strategy and higher-ed systems-change, and a competitive stipend at roughly $35/hour for their time over a period of 9 months, with potential for extension.

Providing primary care to at least one child under 18, parenting student advisors are enrolled in a PA postsecondary institution, or recently graduated in 2021 with experience navigating need-based financial assistance programs. Advisors need U.S. work authorization, and must have access to an internet enabled computer with camera for web conferencing and digital engagement with Parent Pathways colleagues. Occasional travel to Parent Pathways institutions or events may be needed, and all travel-related expenses will be covered by the program. Parenting Student Advisors report to Parent Pathways leadership staff and attend monthly network events, biweekly staff check-ins and asynchronous project work for approximately 4 hours/week commitment. Every effort will be made to align synchronous meeting times to parenting students schedules, and children are welcome to be on camera or otherwise in meetings as needed!

Applications for Parenting Student Advisors are due Thursday, March 3, 12:00 PM.

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