Position Title: Advisor

Position Overview:

• An Advisor’s focus is on assisting opportunity youth and others to enroll in college, certificate, trade or vocational programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to student's on academic planning, progress and career goals, assisting the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.
• Effectively engage students through virtual or in-person visits, phone calls, and texting/social media platforms, keeping records of these interaction.
• Builds and maintain relationships with community organizations, high schools and college/program personnel support On Point students by conducting presentations
• Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of work experience preferred within an academic setting
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed/requested.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of current market and job trends relevant to preparing students for the world of work
• Ability to develop a sensitivity and awareness of the needs of special populations such as ethnic/racial minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and non-traditional students
• Ability to commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits:

Positions receive a laptop or desktop, mobile phone, scanner, and portable printer to use so staff can work from other locations (school districts, community centers, etc.).

Holidays include Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after. We also offer paid leave from 12/24 thru 1/1 to full-time employees.

On Point also:

• Covers 95% of the Health Insurance cost (individual or family plans)
• Pays the premiums for a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy while employed
• Offers an employer contribution to a 403B retirement plan (like 401K for non-profits) after the 1st year of service
• Pays the membership fees for COSTCO or BJ’s
• Covers AAA membership while employed
• Reimburses mileage for work-related travel
• Offers supplemental AFLAC healthcare plans and Dental plans (these are optional employee-paid programs)

If you would like to help us in transforming lives and transforming communities, consider joining our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• academic setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and reliable transportation (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person