ASPIRE trains adult volunteers to work one-on-one with help high school students helping them to plan, prepare and achieve their postsecondary education goals, which may be college or a career-technical school. The ASPIRE coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of ASPIRE advisors. Program Management Ensure there is an up-to-date ASPIRE College/Career Center with Internet access. Understand and assist with updating career education resources, including computer-accessed information. Become familiar with the ASPIRE curriculum materials, web site, and other web resources. Follow ASPIRE guidelines, and school policies regarding confidentiality, meeting times, safety, etc. Facilitate and maintain regular communication with volunteers. Help communicate ASPIRE and related information to program participants (ASPIRE Orbit e-newsletter, scholarship bulletins etc.). Facilitate volunteer meetings and trainings Maintain accurate records. Collect and report key performance measures required by OSAC. Participate in program evaluations and surveys. Provide initial and ongoing training to ASPIRE advisors on school policies and regulations, orientation of the school and local community, and technical assistance regarding postsecondary preparation. Assist with related special projects, as requested Volunteer Recruitment And Training Develop and implement a recruitment plan for ASPIRE advisors. Recruit volunteers who reflect the diversity of the site population. Screen, background check, and train volunteer applicants. Report any volunteer accident or incident to the school administration. Ensure that ASPIRE advisors are able to involve and work effectively with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities. Provide ongoing training to ASPIRE advisors, including regular debriefings, problem-solving, and sharing information about college fairs, campus visitations, and other program activities. Provide volunteer recognition activities. Student Awareness Recruit students and create mentoring pairs between students and ASPIRE advisors. Provide drop-in students with ASPIRE curriculum materials. Develop and maintain student tracker and portfolio forms. Ensure that students have parental/guardian permission to participate in ASPIRE. Involve parent/guardians in ASPIRE through outreach activities and workshops. Conduct informational meetings for parents and students. Make ASPIRE presentations in classrooms. Community Awareness Connect with a local college and develop partnerships with the admissions and/or financial aid staff to provide direct help to your high school, students, and parents/guardians. Conduct outreach activities to facilitate volunteer recruitment. Qualifications A college degree is not required. However, experience as a student at a career-technical school or college will be beneficial. An understanding of volunteer management or a history of volunteering will be helpful. Ability to use email, Internet and basic word processing software Ability to work in a professional school environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Sensitivity to challenges faced by youth and to problems faced by young adults who are not traditional college bound students Dependability and a strong sense of commitment Ability to maintain a patient, non-judgmental attitude Training provided by the ASPIRE Program includes: Tips on researching careers, schools, college applications and admissions, financial aid and scholarship Mentoring and communication techniques Volunteer recruitment, screening, and training Updated curriculum package in hard copy and in electronic format each fall ASPIRE will provide an annual Fall Conference for ASPIRE coordinators and volunteers Confidentiality requirements
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 40,
- 00 - 50,000.00 per month
Schedule: - Day shift
* Morning shift
Experience:
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
