Coordinator SSPO, Outreach, and Onboarding

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Coordinator, Student Services & Program Operations (Outreach & Onboarding)
Department: Student Services & Program Operations

Reports to: Assistant Director of Student Services & Program Operations

Categorization: Hybrid In-Person

Status: Full-time Non-exempt

Start Date: June 2025

The Organization

Since 2003, The Opportunity Network (OppNet) has ignited the drive, curiosity, and agency of historically and systematically underrepresented students on their paths to and through college and into thriving careers, powered by our commitment to access and community. This year, OppNet will reach more than 10,000 students of color nationwide to support them in achieving their college and career goals.

All of the work OppNet leads is in service of realizing our vision of a nation connected through vibrant communities and networks actively in pursuit of social justice and educational equity – a nation where all young people can freely create their path to enduring success that honors their passions, ambitions, and full identities.

Our Core Values

• Galvanize Community While Celebrating the Individual

• Maximize the Power of Storytelling

• Center Social and Racial Equity Relentlessly

• Activate Solutions Through Assets, Not Deficits

• Pursue Impact That Lasts

The Job

The Coordinator, Student Services and Program Operations will support the Student Services and Program Operations (SSPO) team in developing and stabilizing its outreach, recruitment, and programmatic goals for OppNet’s strategic multi-year OppNext plan to expand the Fellows program (a 6 year College & Career Readiness program) into a borough-based model. With support from the Assistant Director of Student Services and Program Operations and the Senior Coordinator for Student Services and Program Operations, the Coordinator will focus primarily on research and outreach to prospective new partners in the NYC boroughs and integrating these partners into the Fellows Program model, particularly for recruitment and 11th grade. In addition, the Coordinator will help to actualize the partnership, providing on-site support for administration, facilitation, and operations for new partner sites. More information on the OppNext strategic plan and priorities can be found below:

As part of the OppNext strategic plan, OppNet will evolve from a direct service provider to a social change organization that does direct service, working with students, educators, employers, and institutions to create identity-affirming spaces for underrepresented people. The priorities of this plan are to:

• Increase the accessibility of our Fellows program by having a presence in all five boroughs of New York City

• Continue hybrid program offerings to deliver curriculum and programming best suited for virtual and in-person across and within boroughs

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with communities through partnerships with anchor institutions

• Establish opportunities for Fellows to engage with community organizations

• Apply purchasing power to support local businesses

About You

The ideal candidate will personally connect to our important work and value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) across the organization. The candidate will demonstrate an awareness of the needs and challenges high school and college-level students face from historically underserved and underrepresented communities. The candidate will demonstrate DE&I values by actively participating in all organizational-wide learning sessions and self-reflection as well as working with others to enact changes that contribute to meeting the organization’s DE&I goals. The candidate should possess outstanding professionalism and discretion, organization and attention to detail, energy and initiative, the ability to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks on time, and a willingness to work on a wide range of assignments.

The candidate should also have 3-4 years of applied experience and be someone who enjoys creating, improving, and using systems to create sustainable and consistent services that support young people in the Fellows Program.

What You Will Be Doing

OppNet Fellows Recruitment Research, Outreach, and Stabilization (40%):

• Support with goals and strategy for staggered borough-based recruitment for Fellows Program

• Serve as a borough lead coordinator as new program partnerships are established throughout OppNext planning

  • Liaise between partner site and 11th grade programming branch

  • Liaise between partner site learnings and SSPO Recruitment/Strategy

• Engage with and build partnerships with anchor institutions, community organizations and vendors

• Research, identify, and solidify recruitment partnerships with schools and community based organizations

• Contribute to continual improvement efforts in pursuit of ‘OppNext’ vision by gathering feedback from staff and Fellows, and other data points to support the evaluation of the pace and functionality of borough expansion

• Collaborate actively with the Communications team as the main point of contact for the SSPO team on branding-related questions or concerns

11th Grade Fellows Program Coordination (30%):

• Collaborate with the Manager of SSPO (11th Grade) and the OppNet 11th grade Fellows team to design and deliver student-centered, student-driven, high-quality, high-impact events across the borough-based model

• With support from the team, serve as event coordination lead for projects, including but not limited to outreach, recruitment, onboarding, or 11th grade events and workshops

• Coordinate and support communication to high school Fellows - e.g., text, email, newsletter campaigns

• Work closely with the Senior Coordinator for SSPO (Recruitment) and Assistant Director of SSPO to build upon existing relationships and partnerships to expand our partnerships for the Fellows program

• Track data, statistics, and competencies related to OppNet recruitment & programming for reporting and evaluation purposes and use findings to build out ongoing and revised plans for the borough-based plan

• Provide coordination and facilitate sessions for prospective applicants and current Fellows

• Participate in Career Fluency® facilitation training

• Lead group check-ins with a caseload of 11th grade students during winter and spring

• Serve as a chaperone for college visits and other field trips, as necessary

Recruitment Caseload/Partner Support (15%):

• Organize, create, and facilitate information sessions for new or existing partners that give an overview of OppNet and OppNet's recruitment process (virtual and/or at partner sites/high schools)

• Process and evaluate student applications and interview prospective Fellows

• Communicate regularly with applicants and partners throughout recruitment process

• Field questions and concerns from students and applicants throughout recruitment process

• Serve as the point person for connecting with counselors/advisors of Fellows at partner schools and organizations

Learning, Development, and Program Reflection (15%):

• Participate in organization-wide DEI learning sessions, equity working groups, and optional identity-based affinity groups

• Attend weekly team meetings, All Hands meetings, All Staff meetings, team retreats, and annual institution-wide retreat

• Develop professional and personal intentions as they relate to OppNet’s DEI commitment, incorporated into annual performance reviews.

What Success in this Role Looks Like in the First Year

• Work with the Senior Coordinator for SSPO, the Assistant Director of SSPO, and the 11th grade team to evaluate, stabilize, and strengthen existing borough sites in the Bronx and Queens

• Alongside the Senior Coordinator for SSPO, leverage learnings from initial borough expansion sites to inform the strategy and outreach for subsequent borough expansion into Brooklyn for the 2026-27 school year

• Liaise with the 11th grade team to ensure the best practices and qualities of the 11th grade program are brought to the borough-based programming site(s)

• Learn with and from the borough-based site(s) to create, stabilize, and nourish a mutually beneficial partnership

• Collaborate via shared systems, good communication, and accountability with members of SSPO, 11th Grade, Operations, and Curriculum & Facilitation regarding program planning for outreach, recruitment, and 11th grade areas of the Fellows Program.

Who We Are Looking For

• B.A. from a U.S. accredited U.S. college/university;

• Three to four years of work experience, including coordination or management of student services or program operations;

• Demonstrated skill set in project management;

• Demonstrated skill set in community outreach;

• Demonstrated skill set in facilitation/presentation (particularly with young people);

• Strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills;

• Well versed in culturally responsive teaching, student empowerment and agency and restorative practices;

• Experience with data management, evaluation, MS Excel, or applied statistics;

• Experience with CRM software (Salesforce) preferred;

• Ability to create partnerships with external partners and advocate for our students;

• Ability and willingness to work on some weekday evenings, select weekends, and occasionally, overnight trips to colleges and universities; and

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for OppNet’s values and mission

• In addition to English fluency, fluent/proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Bengali a plus but not required

Requirements to Work for OppNet

• OppNet requires that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including new hires unless an exemption has been approved.

• Hybrid In-Person: Candidates for this position must be available for regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings that require a physical presence with NYC-based OppNet stakeholders regularly

Salary and Benefits

We take a thoughtful and deliberate approach to generating salary offers that take into account previous work experience, the role you’re entering into, and equity within OppNet. Equity is important to us and it is critical that our compensation approach ensures equity across the organization. Hence, we make every effort to make our first offer our best offer because we want to ensure equity and demonstrate that we value you and your work from day one.

The hiring salary range for this role is $59,447 – $65,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

At OppNet, eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage (health, dental, and vision), an HRA, Flexible Spending Account, family leave (up to 100% coverage for twelve weeks), life insurance, and retirement benefits. Full-time employees can participate in our 403(b) retirement benefit program with up to a 3% employer match. Additionally, we offer generous time off from work with up to 58 fully paid non-working days (through a combination of vacation, sick, and holidays).

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your professional background and experience relate specifically to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, salary requirements, and earliest available start date.

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Do you meet some but not all of our qualifications? OppNet is an equal-opportunity employer. Even if you may not meet every qualification listed, we strongly encourage you to apply without hesitation. If you believe in our organization's mission and feel confident in your potential to excel at OppNet, we warmly welcome your application. Our commitment lies in considering a wide range of candidates, and valuing diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to the non-profit sector, returning to work after a break, considering a career change, or taking the next step in your professional journey, we are excited to hear from you! We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.