What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crosby Scholars Near Peer - Iredell County position at Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC?
Crosby Scholars is a 501(c)3, formed in 1992 in Forsyth County, with a purpose to prepare students academically, financially, and personally for successful college admission. Crosby Scholars expanded to Rowan County in 2013 and Iredell County in 2015 to better serve central North Carolina students as an independent affiliate of Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, Inc. Our programs are available to all public middle and high school students and helps students achieve in and out of the classroom and contribute to the community.
Since 1992, Crosby Scholars has provided career and college exploration, admissions and financial aid workshops, advising services, college campus visits, community service opportunities, cultural experiences, and over $980,000 in scholarships and Last Dollar Grants for college tuition annually, Crosby Scholars now serves more than 11,000 students each year and has assisted over 35,000 Forsyth County students for college and for life.
At Crosby Scholars, we believe that every student who has the desire to go to college should have the opportunity to attend. We want to help students and parents complete college admissions and financial aid successfully so that the doors of opportunity remain open to all students.
To learn more about Crosby Scholars, please visit www.crosbyscholarsiredell.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Crosby Scholars Neer Peer is an advisor to High School Juniors and Seniors in preparing and applying for college and student aid.
Essential Duties:
Bachelor’s Degree , required.
Qualifications
As an affiliate of Goodwill, Crosby Scholars team members of Iredell and Rowan counties enjoy a full benefit package. We believe in strongly supporting our team members and offer excellent benefits, professional development, and opportunities for internal career growth. We are continuously looking for opportunities to expand our benefits program to accommodate the needs of our team members. While this list is not all-inclusive, some of the many benefits we offer to all employees are:
Since 1992, Crosby Scholars has provided career and college exploration, admissions and financial aid workshops, advising services, college campus visits, community service opportunities, cultural experiences, and over $980,000 in scholarships and Last Dollar Grants for college tuition annually, Crosby Scholars now serves more than 11,000 students each year and has assisted over 35,000 Forsyth County students for college and for life.
At Crosby Scholars, we believe that every student who has the desire to go to college should have the opportunity to attend. We want to help students and parents complete college admissions and financial aid successfully so that the doors of opportunity remain open to all students.
To learn more about Crosby Scholars, please visit www.crosbyscholarsiredell.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Crosby Scholars Neer Peer is an advisor to High School Juniors and Seniors in preparing and applying for college and student aid.
Essential Duties:
- Advises and assists 80-125 High School Junior and Seniors either virtually or in person with multiple college transition topics such as choosing a college, writing a college essay, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) documents, choosing a major, and filling out college applications.
- Builds mentorship relationship beginning second semester of Junior year and works with student throughout college application process until graduation.
- Creates detailed conference notes on each student after each meeting. Conference notes are used by Program Manager to oversee progress of students and adjust curriculum accordingly.
- Communicates with students and parents over text and email to answer questions, track timelines and deadlines, and follow up actions.
- Leads student workshops on multiple subjects such as essay writing and surviving college. Prepares and presents seminars.
- Helps with Crosby marketing initiatives. Leads social media marketing administration and accounts (e.g., Instagram and TikTok).
- Assists with recruiting Crosby scholars at different events as needed.
Bachelor’s Degree , required.
Qualifications
- Experience as a college tour guide, Resident Assistant at a dorm, Camp Counselor, etc.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Personal transportation vehicle required.
- Required to work evenings and weekends and have a flexible schedule.
As an affiliate of Goodwill, Crosby Scholars team members of Iredell and Rowan counties enjoy a full benefit package. We believe in strongly supporting our team members and offer excellent benefits, professional development, and opportunities for internal career growth. We are continuously looking for opportunities to expand our benefits program to accommodate the needs of our team members. While this list is not all-inclusive, some of the many benefits we offer to all employees are:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Money Purchase Pension Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Telehealth
- Employee Referral Program
- Quarterly Incentive Programs (for all retail positions)
- Corporate Discount Programs
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Salary : $980,000
