Program Associate, College Partnerships

Organization

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. We seek to create a more equitable society where every student can dream big, reach their potential, contribute to the world, and build a life that they love.

Position

We are searching for a collaborative, detail-oriented, and dynamic Program Associate to contribute as a key member of the College Partnerships team. This role is internal-facing and designed to support the operational functions within the team. This position is ideal for someone who is highly process-driven and oriented, and who understands the nuances of our daily work that supports our college and summer program partners. The Program Associate is expected to travel a few times throughout the year for internal and external organizational events.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in planning through execution of specific projects, which includes application management for our programs, overseeing support of external seasonal readers, creating and updating college partner information on various platforms, event planning and coordination, and other projects to support operational efforts as assigned.
• Participate in team efforts to review data and content geared towards our various audiences for accuracy.
• Create and maintain documentation of internal processes, as well as evaluate existing processes for improvement.
• Become a key user of the Salesforce platform in support of partner stewardship. For example, maintain and log college and summer partner details, and other responsibilities as assigned, etc.
• Contribute to the overall initiatives of the College Partnerships team, including reading and evaluating student applications for the College Prep Scholars Program, National College Match, and other various opportunities.
• Attend and staff National College Admissions Conferences and other events as required.
• Travel domestically 3-6 times per year for internal and external organizational events
• Support other organizational projects, tasks, and goals as needed and as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of full-time professional experience, with work experience in higher education a plus.
• Familiarity with highly selective college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Process-oriented with ability to understand and communicate complex processes in a straightforward way.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of organization and professionalism.
• Track record of setting priorities, establishing operational processes, and executing on plans with measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and Slate by Technolutions preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and superior ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Exceptional attention to detail. Rigorous quality standards in terms of quantitative accuracy, text editing, and visual aesthetics.
• Self-starter, independently resourceful, and a quick study, with a keen sense of accountability.
  
  

Qualities

• Warm, positive personality; ability to collaborate well with others. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, but able to maintain focus on the larger picture.
• Strong work ethic and deep-seated personal integrity, with intense drive to reach goals and contribute to the success of the organization.
• Heightened sensitivity to students from diverse backgrounds and a strong track record of handling sensitive personal information and situations.
• Passion for and knowledge of issues in education, ideally relating to access to higher education.
• Strong belief in the goals and mission of QuestBridge.
  
  

Compensation

$53,700 - $67,100

Benefits

QuestBridge strives to provide the best possible benefits for our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure; 401k; paid parental leave; remote work stipends; flexible work hours; and many more.

Hours and Location

This is a full-time, remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Application Process

Apply by uploading your resume and cover letter. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we ask that candidates refrain from calling or mailing applications. Thank you for your interest in employment with QuestBridge. QuestBridge is an equal opportunity employer.