CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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We are always excited to find talented Leaders that share our vision that all students have the opportunity to succeed in higher education and have the skills and resources to ensure personal success. At Be A Leader, we believe all students should have the opportunity to succeed in higher education and have the skills and resources to ensure personal success. educational equity is one of our nation’s most pressing concerns. Now more than ever, an individual’s level of education is directly correlated to long-term success in life.

Founded in 2002, Be A Leader has impacted the lives of thousands of underserved youth in Arizona. Be A Leader initially began as a scholarship organization providing Hispanic students at Arizona State University with the financial resources and mentoring needed to complete their education. Impacted by this experience, in 2006, Be A Leader began offering structured leadership programming to thirty-two 8th grade students in the Roosevelt Elementary School District. Since then, the organization has added additional programs now impacting thousands of students, 7th grade through college, annually.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT BE A LEADER

Under the guidance of the Director of Postsecondary Transition Programs, the Senior Postsecondary Transition Analyst facilitates the implementation of a data-driven, equity-focused strategy aimed at supporting high school seniors in their postsecondary enrollment and transition. The Senior Postsecondary Transition Analyst is embedded within school sites, collaborating with school teams to support college advising strategies and apply continuous improvement principles to support students’ transition to college. The majority of the work will take place at school sites in the Phoenix Union and Tolleson Union high school districts during regular school hours, with occasional evening, weekend, and general community events to accommodate our students and their families.

Time Commitment: Full-Time 

Location: Metro Phoenix

Pay Rate: $50,000-$55,000; DOE

The College Access Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the delivery of college-going curriculum for Be A Leader High School Clubs and Be A Leader High School Institute workshops.  The position provides the vision and energy leading to the development and implementation of engaging onsite college access and leadership programming for high school and middle school-aged students.  In collaboration with the Be A Leader Program team, the College Access Coordinator will develop short and long-range goals that ensure the growth and sustainability of the program.

Time Commitment: Full-Time 

Location: Metro Phoenix

Pay Rate: $42,000 – $46,000 per year; DOE

The Early Awareness Coordinator will oversee and facilitate the delivery of the high school and college-going curriculum for Be A Leader Institute Elementary (7th grade), Valedictorian Club (8th grade), and partnered elementary schools. The position provides the vision and energy leading to the development and implementation of engaging onsite college access and leadership programming for high school and middle school-aged students. In collaboration with the Be A Leader Program team, the Early Awareness Coordinator will develop short and long-range goals that ensure the growth and sustainability of the program.

Time Commitment: Full-Time 

Location: Metro Phoenix

Pay Rate: $42,000 – $46,000 per year; DOE

In collaboration with the Transition Program team, the College Advisor will assist in the development of a comprehensive transition program that supports students during their senior year. The Advisor will be assigned to one school and will work with the campus’ senior population to facilitate FAFSA Completion, College Applications and support students with matriculation and transitional support.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week (hours are mainly during school day)

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Tolleson, AZ (in-person at school sites)

Pay Rate: $15/hour contract (potential for PTE status)

Ready to submit your resume for consideration? Please submit cover letter and resume to the hiring manager listed in each unique job description. If you have additional questions about a position or hiring process please reach out to us at careers@bealeaderfoundation.org