Crosby Advisor (Part-Time) - Iredell County

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

• Offers comprehensive guidance to high school students throughout the college search, application, and enrollment journey ensuring they stay motivated and engaged, and on track to meet deadlines and fulfill Program requirements.
• Provides juniors & seniors with individualized, one-on-one advising sessions to provide the highest quality guidance and support needed to reach their post-secondary goals. Assists in developing balanced college lists, understanding admission criteria, selecting application types and decision plans, and exploring standardized testing options to optimize their success.
• Guides juniors through early preparation for college admission, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities with individualized one-on-one advising sessions during the school day.
• Monitors student progress toward fulfilling Junior/Senior Program and high school graduation requirements to promote student retention.
• Maintains accurate records of advising meetings and submits detailed summaries for accountability.
• Handles sensitive concerns with empathy, patience, and professionalism while upholding confidentiality in student records.
• Collaborates with school counselors, university representatives, and various community organizations to provide additional resources and support.
• Engages with a diverse student population, including low-income, first- generation, and underrepresented high school students to ensure equitable access to opportunities.
• Assists with special projects and other assignments as needed to further the program’s mission.

Education 

Bachelor’s degree, required

Qualifications

• Strong ability to take initiative and work independently

• Proven effectiveness in collaborating with diverse populations to support program goals

• Adaptable and receptive to management guidance, committed to seeking feedback for ongoing improvement

• Committed to empowering students in their journey toward higher education

• Skilled in exercising discretion and cultural sensitivity while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment

• Maintains a thoughtful and approachable demeanor, ensuring meaningful interactions

• Possesses strong listening, writing, public speaking skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Tools

• Experience participating and/or leading presentations and meetings using Zoom, MS Teams or other web platforms.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred to best serve our diverse student base.

BENEFITS

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

In addition, we offer the following benefits for our full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE. E-Verify Employer

Salary : $980,000