College Access Manager

College Access Manager at Array Education - Cooperman College Scholars Location: In Office, Newark, NJ *On-Site Summer Academy residential program in South Jersey during a three week period in July & August. Type: Full Time Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 and a competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 17 holidays, and 15 PTO days.    Program Description Cooperman College Scholars is a scholarship program that supports academically talented, highly motivated students with financial need from Essex County, New Jersey, to attain a four-year college degree. Cooperman College Scholars identifies students whose experiences exemplify leadership, integrity and perseverance to succeed and helps them gain admission to and graduate from competitive colleges and universities across the U.S. The program’s framework is based on the recognition that while funding for college is important, it’s not enough. Cooperman College Scholars provides 4-year college scholarships along with solid support systems that help Scholars overcome obstacles to earn a college degree and launch successful professional careers. Position Summary Cooperman College Scholars is seeking a College Access Program Manager to facilitate the college coaching and processes necessary to help Scholars identify, apply to and enroll in competitive colleges and universities. Under the Director of College Prep Programs, you will develop and document knowledge of the college admissions landscape in order to guide Scholars in their High School Senior year to develop strong college lists and corresponding competitive applications. The College Access Program Manager will develop relationships with Colleges and Universities, help to coordinate college visits, and manage other processes vital to the success of college applications such as determining SAT/ACT prep needs, management of writing coaches for personal statements and supplemental essays, supporting financial aid appeals, and comprehensive tracking of college applications and statuses. What You Bring Confidence and strong knowledge of the college application landscape or a genuine enthusiasm to build actionable expertise in this area. Joy in connecting with young people! This role is a coach - someone who can build trust, actively listen,  and feel comfortable providing guidance and critical feedback. A deep commitment to educational access for all young people!  We’re building a new approach to college access and we need teammates who are excited to help! A love of data and spreadsheets! We believe data tells a story that helps to guide students to the best path forward. You are not just proficient with spreadsheets, but intuitively rely on them to keep track of information and discover interesting trends. A love of collaboration: You enjoy working alongside your teammates to find creative solutions to complicated chal...