Early College Awareness College Access Program Specialist

The site-based Early College Awareness College Access Program Specialist (CAPS) promotes college awareness and visibility of postsecondary advisory services to staff, students, and parents while coordinating college and other postsecondary advisory services within their assigned middle school or 6th – 12th school.

Salary: $56,000 – $61,000 USD

Date Posted:

December 1, 2025

Contact:

To Apply:

Apply on Idealist at this link: Early College Awareness College Access Program Specialist

Responsibilities:

Liaise with school faculty, parent-teacher organizations, and other community-based organizations who support the school
Support middle school students in their early college access efforts including exposure to pre-college activities/processes such as campus tours, contests, scholarships, and early career exposure
Support the school counselor with tasks related to the high school choice process.
Develop an individualized advising plan for students using current resources for college and career exposure for students in grades 6-12
Provide students with postsecondary-related test (Pre-ACT, ASVAB, etc.), college entrance exams and other test preparation resources
Nominate qualified students, based on their academic and extracurricular progress, for awards, summer opportunities, fly-ins, and other early college awareness programs
Conduct group workshops and seminars about the college access process using CollegeBound Foundation advising modules or other appropriate guides
Participate in community outreach and education regarding college access
Conduct analysis of data associated with college outreach activities, surveys, interest inventories, college entrance exams, college applications and financial/scholarship applications.
Assist with compiling information for Maryland State grant reporting guidelines where applicable
Serve as student advocate and refer students to relevant resources (school counselors, staff, college departments and/or other outside agencies) as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working with adolescents strongly preferred

Skills:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in student recordkeeping
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically underrepresented populations) and maintain a work environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience working with Microsoft Office applications

Other:

Valid driver’s license required and access to reliable vehicle