Admissions Assistant

Steppingstone Foundation Inc.•Boston, MA

47m•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team supporting and empowering future college graduates! Who We Are At Steppingstone, our mission is to prepare students from under-resourced communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college. Through the Scholars Program in Boston, we provide academic, social-emotional, and college readiness programming from as early as fifth grade and continuing through college graduation. Through the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA), we connect the people, practices, and innovations essential for eliminating barriers to college and career success. Who You Are The Admission Assistants role is a strong fit for an early career professional who is passionate about educational access and success and is committed to making a lasting impact on Scholars’ lives. In this role, you will execute the recruitment strategy and admission process in a way that is supportive for families and results in a strong class of Scholars for participation in the Scholars program. The ideal candidate will have the skills to excel in a role that requires strong customer facing skills and collaborates closely with other teams in service of fulfilling the organization's mission.

Requirements

Ability to make a minimum two-year commitment required
Enthusiasm for a direct-service role in a mission-driven organization
Demonstrated commitment to college access and success
Experience working with individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
Strong relationship-building skills across differing stakeholders, including various internal departments, external community-based organizations, and the Boston Public Schools
Experience as an effective team member in a changing environment; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong relationship-building and group facilitation skills across differing stakeholders; resolves conflicts constructively and respectfully
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independent problem-solving capabilities
Clear written and verbal communication style; ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
Strong computer skills; experience with Google Suite and Salesforce or similar CRMs is desirable
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish. Consideration will also be given in the following languages: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Portuguese or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

Communicate the value and requirements of participation in the Steppingstone Scholars Program to various external audiences at assigned schools to attract qualified applicants.
Support families and teachers requesting information about Steppingstone, primarily by responding to phone calls, texts, emails, and website inquiries.
Attend classroom visits, open houses, and other school events and present information about Steppingstone at family information sessions.
Coordinate a team of Outreach Assistants (part-time Admission staff) OR Admission Ambassadors (student volunteers) who support the recruitment process.
Support applicants, families, and teachers throughout the admission process.
Gather, maintain, and review all application components and conduct any necessary follow up.
Train, support staff with, and participate in office-wide admission processes (ex. file reading, student/family interviews, and the Admission Committee).
Provide administrative support to admission team including daily email and text communication, preparing necessary materials for admission events, and ordering supplies.
Coordinate the creation of marketing and communication materials to enhance our recruitment efforts.
Enter and maintain integrity of admission data in the program database.
Produce and analyze regular data reports to help the Admission team track recruitment and enrollment benchmarks.
Participate in some program activities that take place during the academic year.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
15 days PTO
5 wellness days
12.5 holidays
2 weeks paid office closure
Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition & Professional Development reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Pre-tax Transportation Plan (Transit & Parking)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Membership to the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA)
A $500 home office set-up stipend will be provided upon hire, followed by quarterly stipends of $50.
Laptops are provided to each employee to enhance the hybrid experience.