Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, then joining Granite Edvance as a Full Time Education & Career Specialist could be the opportunity you've been searching for! In this role, you will have the chance to make a positive impact on people's lives by guiding them towards successful educational and career pathways.

This exciting position offers a competitive salary that reflects your expertise and dedication to empowering others. Join us in our mission to empower individuals to achieve their educational and career goals. Are you ready to inspire and uplift others on their journey to success?

Apply now and be a part of our dynamic team at Granite Edvance! As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Student Loan Repayment Benefit.

GRANITE EDVANCE: WHAT DRIVES US

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) has been helping New Hampshire families plan and pay for higher education for over 60 years. We help New Hampshire students plan for their future - whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades or enter the workforce - by providing guidance, scholarships, and private student loans. This year, we will award $500,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you!

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

As a new Education & Career Specialist at Granite Edvance, you'll have the opportunity to engage with clients, assess their needs, and develop personalized education and career plans. Your days will involve conducting virtual or in-person consultations, providing resources and individualized guidance, delivering virtual or in-person presentations to a variety of stakeholders, and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's career planning and success programming.

You'll use your expertise, problem-solving skills, and empathetic nature to provide tailored advice and support, helping each person map out a path to success. With a customer-centric mindset, you'll strive to deliver exceptional service and make a positive impact on each individual's journey towards success. Join us in transforming lives through education and career guidance at Granite Edvance!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To excel as an Education & Career Specialist at Granite Edvance, you'll need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Your problem-solving abilities, coupled with empathy and customer-centricity, will be key in fostering trusting relationships with those seeking your assistance. The ability to provide bilingual support and/or experience supporting diverse populations of individuals is desired.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 3-5 years of experience in school or career counseling, college admissions, financial aid, or workforce development
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• A strong desire to work with individuals across a wide range of socio-economic demographics
• Self-motivated, and able to thrive in a frequently changing environment, working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel as required by position or business needs; up to 80% to travel to local schools, partners, conferences, and meetings.

Are you ready to leverage your skills and make a difference in people's lives at Granite Edvance? Apply now and join our passionate team!

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

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Granite Edvance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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