Winston-Salem, North Carolina30+ days ago
Other duties include: Meet 1:1 with seniors during the school day to guide them through the college admission, scholarship, and financial aid applications; Meet with juniors (either 1:1 or small group) during the school day to assist them with preparing for the college admission process; Monitor scholars’ progress toward fulfilling the Senior/Junior Program requirements to promote scholar success and program completion; keep students inspired, motivated, and on track to meet deadlines; Maintain and submit accurate notes summarizing each advisor meeting; Handle sensitive issues with empathy, patience, and poise and maintain confidentiality of student records; Attend and assist in planning Crosby Scholars Academies and other designated events; May host group meetings with 9th and 10th grade scholars as needed; Collaborate with school counselors, university staff and organizations; Work with a very diverse student population including low-income, first generation and underrepresented high school students; Assist with projects and other assignments as requested. Since 1992, Crosby Scholars has provided career and college exploration, admissions and financial aid workshops, advising services, college campus visits, community service opportunities, cultural experiences, and over $980,000 in scholarships and Last Dollar Grants for college tuition annually, Crosby Scholars now serves more than 11,000 students each year and has assisted over 35,000 Forsyth County students for college and for life.