Bilingual College Planning Specialist

Why Join Us

At EducationQuest Foundation, we hire the most talented people for our teams. We are a nonprofit organization passionate about improving access to higher education in Nebraska. We provide free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, college access resources for middle schools, and outreach services for community agencies. If you like a fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment where you will have an incredible impact on college access, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll do!

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Bilingual College Planning Specialist to assist students, parents, and adults with career exploration, college research, and navigating the financial aid process, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The ideal candidate will be an engaging communicator with a strong ability to positively impact student achievement and professional development and a deep commitment to improving access to higher education in Nebraska.

As a Bilingual College Planning Specialist, your day will vary. At times, you’ll be preparing financial aid, admissions, and student loan applications. Other times, you’ll help resolve challenges, guide students through the college and career search process, and answer questions about financial aid and college admissions. Your services will primarily be provided to high schools and community-based agencies, with occasional support to middle schools. Additionally, you’ll work closely with professional partners, including high school counselors, community agency staff, administrators, educators, and college admissions and financial aid professionals.

When you become part of the EducationQuest family, you’re joining a dedicated and supportive team focused on making a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• Support: We foster a positive environment with comprehensive training, annual performance reviews, and opportunities for salary increases to help you succeed.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Competitive Pay: We offer attractive compensation to reward your skills and contributions.
• Benefits! Enjoy a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and two retirement plans with a 100% 401(k) match.
• Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, a paid Christmas week closure, plus 12 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave annually.

What you’ll need!

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required; two years of related experience and/or training in college admissions, financial aid, school counseling, or the student loan industry preferred.
• Knowledge of financial aid programs, college admissions, and financial aid procedures is desirable.
• Familiarity with college admissions and entrance procedures is beneficial.
• Proven ability to interpret procedure manuals or federal regulations, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Impeccable attention to detail, with experience in project management and data analysis.
• Effectively present information to both large and small groups in virtual, in-person, and one-on-one settings.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and occasional overnight travel required.
• The position is located in our Kearney College Planning Office.
• Ability to provide personal transportation and maintain automotive insurance.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

How to Apply

If you want to help others achieve their educational goals, apply today and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements on our ADP Workforce Now site at https://bit.ly/4fNPkzq or send via email to hrd@fes.org. To learn more about EducationQuest, visit EducationQuest.org.

FES and EducationQuest take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,250