MDRC hiring recent graduates as College Match advisors

Do you know of a recent college graduate that is bilingual 

and wants to work with high school students as a near 
peer advisor?

MDRC is looking to hire recent college graduates to serve as College Match 
advisors.  They are especially interested in identifying strong 
Latina/Latino candidates who are bilingual in English and 
Spanish.  Applicants should apply immediately as MDRC is now in the 
process of concluding the first round of interviews.

Interested applicants should submit:
    * Cover Letter
    * Resume
    * 5-10 page writing sample

Send to:
D. Crystal Byndloss

College Match Project Manager

mailto:crystal.byndloss@mdrc.org>crystal.byndloss@mdrc.org

About College Match Program
Information describing the College Match demonstration and planned 
evaluation can be found on the MDRC websites:

http://www.mdrc.org/project_29_118.html>http://www.mdrc.org/project_29_118.html 

    * http://www.mdrc.org/area_issue_46.html
Basic Job Functions for College Match Project Advisors – Chicago Job Site

Each advisor will work independently within a high school in the Chicago 
Public Schools to help a select group of approximately 40-50 high school 
juniors and seniors (students) apply to appropriately selected four-year 
colleges/universities. The advisors will provide related assistance to 
these students through:
    * Information sharing and awareness building: Building knowledge among 
 students and their families around general application strategies, 
 financial aid, and the concept of a "match" school. Providing exposure to 
 more selective colleges through a combination of tours and events (e.g., 
 alumni and admissions representative visits, etc.).
    * Individualized advising: Helping students identify „best fit schools 
 among an appropriately matched set of schools based on their individual 
 interests and abilities and developing a competitive transcript (e.g., 
 deciding whether to re-take the ACT, determining how best to use the 
 summer between junior and senior year, etc.).
    * Supporting the application process: Helping students navigate the 
 administrative aspects of the college application process, including: 
 developing competitive applications and essays, procuring fee waivers, 
 and supporting timely completion of the FAFSA.
 * Decision-making and planning ahead: Helping students choose between 
 multiple acceptances and financial aid awards. Preparing for college life 
 and planning for a smooth transition. Developing personal goals and 

support networks.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and 5-10 page 
writing sample to D. Crystal Byndloss, Project Manager, at 
crystal.byndloss@mdrc.org.