Near Peer Coach, upliftED

This position is located in Orange and Osceola County, grant funded for three years, and is subject to renewal.

POSITION SUMMARY
Guide students through the full college and career planning process, including pathway development, application support, financial aid navigation, and progress monitoring. Strengthen student success by providing individualized guidance, engaging families, and collaborating with program leadership to remove barriers and support post-secondary readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:

• Guide students through the college placement process by developing individualized college and career pathway plans.
• Schedule student meetings and facilitate group activities that advance pathway goals.
• Support students in identifying best-fit post-secondary options through goal-setting, exploration, and program research.
• Assist students and their parents or guardians with FAFSA completion, scholarship identification, and other financial aid processes.
• Engage parents or guardians to clarify program expectations, strengthen understanding of the enrollment process, and address questions or concerns.
• Provide guidance that helps students make informed decisions about their future while encouraging ambitious goals.
• Assist students with preparing personal statements, essays, applications, and interviews by reviewing materials and offering feedback.
• Monitor and track student progress on pathway tasks, milestones, deadlines, acceptance letters, enrollment steps, and FAFSA submission.
• Communicate with the Coordinator or Program Manager regarding student progress, challenges, and support needs.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, college visits, and panels as needed.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA, FIPA, PHI, PII requirements.
• May be classified as essential, requiring prompt and effective action during critical situations to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
• Contribute to overall organizational success by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Job requirements include :

• Current college student enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year degree program.
• Completed at least 24 college credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• A strong understanding of the college selection and admissions process, financial aid, scholarship application processes, and the U.S. higher education system.
• Ability to commit to working a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Available to work during high school hours and after-hours events.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office required
• Customer service skills and experience preferred.
• Ability to edit, complete, and assemble reports.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical skills preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and orally, required.
• Strong proofreading skills preferred.
• Ability to utilize organizational skills effectively.
• Must have access to a secure laptop with private, secure, and stable high-speed internet connection.
• Must have access to a quiet, confidential workspace.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Ability to communicate effectively.
Business Ethics - Ability to work with integrity and ethics.
Judgment - Ability to use sound judgement.
Initiative - Ability to take initiative.
Teamwork - Ability to work in a team environment.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include:

• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information through speaking, hearing, reading, and writing.
• Constantly repeating motions and fine manipulation that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Ability to type using a keyboard.
• Constant use of standard office equipment such as the telephone and/or headset, copier, and computer.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly viewing information on a computer screen.
• Frequently traveling to the office or offsite location.
• Occasionally lifting and moving of items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, or kneeling.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include:

• Inside working environment.
• High level of long periods of concentration.
• Frequent interactions with internal and external customers.
• Occasional evenings and weekend hours.
• Reliable transportation required.

Heart of Florida United Way offers a very extensive benefits package for full-time employees that we are very proud to share with you!

Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) – on the 1st day and HFUW pays up to 80% of your premium.

Company-Paid Benefits – HFUW provides all full-time employees with the opportunity to enroll in short-term & long-term disability insurance, as well as $50,000 in life insurance, all 100% paid by HFUW.

401k w/ Company Contribution – not only does your 401k start on the 1st of the month following your start date, but after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked, you will receive 5% contribution from HFUW, regardless of your personal contribution to your plan.

Paid Time Off – HFUW offers an extensive amount of time off so you can focus on your personal health, family priorities, and work-life balance. Full-time employees start accruing paid time off (5 weeks your 1st year) upon hire, with generous carry over.