College and Career Readiness Advisor

Friendly House, Inc., is a 501(c) 3 non-profit agency located in Phoenix, Arizona whose primary function is to provide a variety of educational and social service programming aimed at addressing the needs of low-income individuals and families, vulnerable populations and diverse communities. Additionally, Friendly House operates a charter school, Academia del Pueblo, with the mission to provide an academic environment which promotes a culture of high expectations to students from diverse cultures. Friendly House was organized in 1920 as the Phoenix Americanization Committee by a group of Phoenix citizens with the assistance of the United States Department of Education. In our 100-year history, the work of Friendly House has resulted in building resilient communities that are helping to spur economic development, stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize our city.

Position Summary

Provide outreach, recruitment, individualized advising, and direct support to students participating in Friendly House College & Career Readiness programs, serving 601 TRIO Talent Search participants. The Advisor connects students with postsecondary and workforce opportunities and supports the use of career passports, Digital Learner Wallets, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) to document competencies and achievements, in accordance with applicable grant requirements. Providing students with information on Career and Technical Education (CTE), workforce development, industry-recognized and stackable credentials, and skills-based career pathways.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $17.75 - $20.75 per hour

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform assigned duties.
• At least two years of experience working with low-income, first-generation.
• At least two years of experience advising, counseling, or supporting students seeking entry into postsecondary education or reentry into an educational program.
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an (IVP) “Identity Verified Print” Fingerprint Clearance Card and be in good standing with the AZ Department of Public Safety.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CTE and Workforce Development Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing Career and Technical Education (CTE), workforce development, and career pathway initiatives, including industry-recognized and stackable credentials. Experience collaborating with school districts, workforce boards, employers, and postsecondary institutions to support students transitioning into higher education, technical training, and employment.
• Digital Credentialing and Career Readiness: Experience utilizing career passports, Learning and Employment Records (LERs), Digital Learner Wallets, or comparable digital credentialing systems to document student competencies, support skills-based career exploration, and guide individualized educational and career planning. Strong skills in youth engagement, workshop facilitation, partnership development, and program documentation.
• Knowledge of college admissions, academic requirements, financial aid procedures, and postsecondary education and technical training opportunities.
• Strong communication, public speaking, student engagement, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach, recruit and enroll eligible TRIO Talent Search students, and engage youth in broader College & Career Readiness programming.
• Manage an assigned student caseload; complete needs assessments, individualized action plans, academic progress monitoring, and ongoing advising and follow-up.
• Coordinate academic support, including online tutoring for students with identified needs; provide middle school retention and rigorous high school course-planning guidance.
• Advise students on graduation requirements, college admissions, entrance exams and fee waivers, applications, and enrollment in postsecondary or alternative education programs.
• Provide individualized FAFSA assistance and workshops on Pell Grants, loans, loan forgiveness, scholarships, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Guide students in CTE and workforce pathways, technical training, apprenticeships, industry-recognized certifications, and stackable credentials aligned with labor market opportunities.
• Collaborate with district CTE programs, workforce boards, employers, and colleges to identify career pathways and opportunities to apply high school credentials toward postsecondary credit.
• Help participants develop workforce or career passports, Digital Learner Wallets, and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) documenting skills, learning, and credentials; use approved digital advising tools responsibly.
• Plan and deliver student workshops, campus and career visits, youth leadership activities, and academic and career enrichment programming, including a summer program.
• Responsible for implementing related activities and programming during college campus tours and summer camp. Transport and supervise students during travel.
• Engage parents and guardians through workshops, advising, and regular communication; maintain productive relationships with target schools and community partners.
• Coordinate and supervise participants during approved field trips, events, and transportation activities.
• Maintain accurate eligibility records, service documentation, attendance, action plans, and outcome data in designated systems; track quarterly service goals and program performance.
• Support participant follow-up and grant reporting, including the TRIO Talent Search Annual Performance Report.
• Comply with applicable grant regulations, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies; participate in required in-state and out-of-state training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel locally for school visits and program activities, as needed. Must be able to complete and maintain an annual Phoenix Union High School District Volunteer Clearance.