Adlai E. Stevenson High School Foundation (Lincolnshire, IL) is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented team player to support high-school- and college-aged students in the Foundation’s Stevenson to College (S2C) program. S2C is a college access and success program that supports first generation and/or low-income young people in their journeys to and through college.

Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2025

Description:

Manage a caseload of 40-80 S2C college scholars, coaching students in both one-on-one and group settings about myriad aspects of their college persistence and completion efforts, including developing self-advocacy skills, accessing on-campus resources, and preparing for career(s)
Develop and lead college-scholar curriculum, including matriculation and college transition processes
Communicate regularly with scholars, families, volunteer mentors, and colleagues
Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with college-admissions and financial-aid colleagues across the country to define opportunities and aid packages for S2C Scholars
Support student and volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and/or training opportunities
Develop S2C community-building activities and events
Partner with development and other colleagues to support fundraising and donor
stewardship activities
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Outstanding verbal and written communications, project-planning, and small- and large-group presentation skills
Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional discretion
Experience building trusting, positive relationships with young adults and volunteers
Proven collaborator with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Proficient in Google Suite
3-5 years’ work experience in college counseling, college admissions, financial aid, and/or coaching preferred
Fluency in Spanish, Russian, and/or Ukrainian preferred

Salary and Benefits: The successful candidate for this position can expect the District to set the salary from $55,000 - $65,000, based upon their skills and experience. The comprehensive benefits plan includes:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for single or family including a no-employee cost option
Life Insurance
Contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)(pension system)
Annual contribution of $1,000 towards an employee's retirement
Sick(16), Personal(2), and Vacation(20) leave time
Paid Holidays
Professional Learning Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Application Procedure:
Online applications are required at www.d125.org. Interested applicants should complete all steps of the electronic application process and upload all requested materials to the application.

Stevenson to College Persistence Coordinator