Strategic Planning Director jobs in New Britain, CT

Student Mentor Coach

This position will have you working with high school students to help prepare them for the college application process. You will be developing goals with them and setting timelines for them to complete assignments; conducting personalized college and scholarship searches; evaluating mock interviews, communicating with parents on their student’s progress and managing family expectations. You will learn about enrollment trends, the financial aid and merit award process, and how to evaluate award offers. It is a perfect position for those with a passion for helping high school students advance their educational, personal and professional growth.

Job candidates must possess the following characteristics:

• Must obtain a bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to mentor high school students to find their best-fit colleges and achieve their goals.
• Ability to maintain deadlines; Candidate must be organized and versatile to handle busy workload of student meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent social skills to engage students and communicate with parents. Phone skills are essential.
• Strong reading and writing skills to assist in completing common application and any appeal letters, if necessary.
• Working knowledge of social media (i.e. Facebook, Linked-In, and Twitter).
• Professional manner, groomed in dealing with the public.
• Ability to work as part of a team in helping students with all aspects of the college planning process.
• Willingness to devote time and energy to student needs; Candidate must be approachable and accessible.

*

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Rocky Hill, CT 06067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person