College Financing Coordinator

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator to support our After-School Programming. 

The College Financing Coordinator will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are currently seeking a College Financing Coordinator within the Wealth Builds team. This role will report to the Director of College Financing and collaborate closely with program staff and scholars across the organization. The coordinator will support a range of activities aimed at financing HCZ scholars’ college education through increased college savings and scholarships, developing savings habits among children and parents, and promoting a college-bound identity. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, scholars, and external partners. 

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or experience in education, finance, case management, or social services preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in program coordination, providing college-related services, student services, and administrative support.

Who You Are

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data management tools (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Commitment to HCZ’s mission and passion for supporting college access and financial empowerment.
• Excellent project management with attention to detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication
• Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
• Highly motivated to take initiative, manage competing priorities, work independently, and respond to feedback
• Strong understanding of historical and contemporary issues that impact economic mobility
• Passion for and commitment to the mission of the Harlem Children’s Zone

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the administration of college financing programs, including scholarship and savings initiatives serving approximately 1000+ scholars annually.
• Manage scholar communications and maintain accurate tracking of applications, awards, and inquiries using Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Support the planning and execution of 12–15 workshops and events per year, including financial literacy sessions, scholarship orientations, and parent engagement meetings.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on scholar progress, participation rates, and program outcomes for leadership review.
• Collaborate with HCZ departments to ensure timely follow-up with scholars and families, maintaining a response turnaround of 48 hours for inquiries.
• Assist in outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with community partners and financial institutions.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director and Assistant Director, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
• Monitor program data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in scholar engagement and financial readiness.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM (some Saturdays as needed, will be notified in advance in those instances)
• 4-1 hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 remote workday (remote day must be on Tues, Wed, or Thurs)

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the posting. Harlem Children's Zone does not offer any Visa Sponsorship. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.