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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time PCAC Adviser.
Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.
The campus is located in a residential neighborhood in Lancaster, PA, a vital, historic city in a county of over 500,000 residents, with easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Washington, D.C. Lancaster offers both a diverse, urban environment and lush, rolling farmland. Residents enjoy charming historic districts and historical landmarks, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and dining and shopping to suit every taste.
Job Description:
The College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania places recent college graduates in partner high schools to serve as full-time College Advisers for two year terms. The College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania empowers low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students to identify and pursue higher education opportunities. COVID-19's impact on underserved communities is a constant reminder that higher education is the surest path to economic mobility.
College Advisers guide high school students and their families through the postsecondary planning process through one-on-one advising and group meetings. Advisers work closely with school counselors, teachers, principals, and community leaders to build strong partnerships. Advisers collaborate with school staff to plan and execute financial aid nights, FAFSA completion events, college application initiatives, career exploration events, college field trips, college representative visits, and a senior Decision Day celebration.
Being an Adviser requires strong commitments to service and the value of a postsecondary education. Advisers must demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen carefully, work independently, and build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Advisers serve in school communities across the state of Pennsylvania. We have an immediate vacancy for a high school in Dauphin County & Cambria County for a start date of January 2024.
Essential Functions:
College Advising Corps advisers will be expected to tailor services and programs to meet the specific needs of their assigned high schools, in an effort to increase college-going rates and perform the following duties:
- Provide mentorship and guidance to any student or family seeking assistance.
- Through individualized, holistic advising, interact with students daily to provide relevant information on the higher education experience, the college/university admissions process, and pertinent career opportunities.
- Help students complete college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship materials, and job applications.
- Organize and promote events that encourage students and families to consider post secondary educational opportunities.
- Host classroom presentations, workshops, and assemblies around different aspects of the college-going process.
- Plan field trips to colleges and job opportunities.
- Host college application completion activities.
- Conceptualize and implement a senior Decision Day
- Establish positive and productive relationships within each assigned high school and the administrative team.
- In consultation with the College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania administrative team, assess the particular needs of each school and execute strategies to meet these needs.
- Note: With the exception of our one cyber partner high school, all partner high schools expect Advisers to work in-person when school is in session.
- Connect and communicate regularly with on-site supervisor and other counseling and administrative personnel.
- Integrate within the broader school community to establish mutual trust.
- In consultation with the College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania administrative team, assess the particular needs of each school and execute strategies to meet these needs.
- Demonstrate administrative and data management skills.
- Work collaboratively with the College Advising Corps administrative team and other Advisers to implement college access goals based on annual objectives.
- Submit weekly reports to the PCAC administrative team, documenting progress on goals, successes, and challenges.
- Collect and analyze data on key performance indicators to help inform decision making and goals.
- Complete information requests from the College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania administrative team and College Advising Corps National Office.
- Represent College Advising Corps to stakeholders and potential supporters through donor luncheons, information sessions, and networking events.
- Be proactive in designing initiatives to increase the school's college-going culture.
- Utilize strong time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain expertise in college access, admissions, and financial aid advising.
- Participate in a 4-week summer training before beginning service at assigned high school(s).
- Attend monthly in-service trainings and bi-weekly conference calls.
- Meet regularly with your regional supervisor to set goals.
- Attend College Advising Corps annual Adviser Summit.
- Other duties as assigned by the high school partner that align with the goals of the College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania
To learn more about the College Advising Corps program, please click HERE.
Requirements:
- Due to the near-peer model of the College Advising Corps, applicants must have earned a Bachelor's degree between 2020-2024.
- Ability to articulate a deep appreciation of the values of a post-secondary education and public service.
- Previous experience demonstrating leadership skills and ability to influence others in a positive manner while achieving goals
- As the Adviser's immediate supervisor may be located at F&M or within their region, an ability to establish a strong remote supervision relationship through communication and organizational skills are key.
- Ability to speak Spanish or other languages is a plus for some high school placements.
- Advisers are expected to live and work in their assigned county, work full-time, in-person in their assigned school(s), and work effectively with those from diverse backgrounds.
- Since this position serves in mostly rural communities, reliable access to transportation for the daily commute to work is required.
- Ability to provide professional, quality service and work with others in a collegial manner.
- Because this position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. This link also outlines information regarding a mandatory training you must complete prior to working with minors. The online training course must be completed at least once every two years by faculty, staff and Franklin & Marshall students who interact with minors.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Franklin & Marshall College requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by sending a scanned copy of their completed vaccination card to Human Resources. Employees may request a religious or medical vaccination exemption by contacting Human Resources.
- Advisers receive a $33,000 living stipend annually.
- College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania is an AmeriCorps program. If they complete 1700 hours of work, Advisers receive an AmeriCorps education award of $6,895, in addition to their regular living stipend.
- College Advisers are considered full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff and receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events.
- As a two-year gap year opportunity, Advisers receive career exploration coaching and access to a robust alumni network.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
Application Instructions:
All resumes and cover letters must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need an accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.
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