Auburn Advisor

Position Title: Advisor - Auburn
Location: We are currently hiring one position for our Auburn office
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Effective Date: ASAP
Report to: Director, Advancement and Completion

Our Mission:

We break down barriers that prevent young, underserved individuals from achieving education and career success.

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about giving students the tools they need to make their college dreams a reality? Want to shape our region’s future workforce? 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.

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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors 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

This position description is not an exhaustive listing of responsibilities or duties that may be required of persons assigned to this position. Also, the position description may be modified at any time without notice, at the discretion of management. All On Point employees are expected to understand and comply with applicable policies and procedures.

Salary:

  • $44,000 per year / 40-hour work week / 9:00am – 5:00pm / Monday thru Friday

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 the Friday after.  We also offer paid leave from 12/24 thru 1/1 for full-time employees.

On Point also:

  • Covers 90% of the Health Insurance cost (individual or family plans)
  • Pays the premiums for a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy while employed
  • 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, dental and vision plans (these are optional employee-paid programs)

If you would like to help us in transforming lives and transforming communities, consider joining our team! Please provide resume and cover letter.

Click here to submit your resume and cover letter. 

EOE Statement

On Point is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. This organization does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, staff, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components in keeping with our mission. On Point is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.