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Bilingual College Access Navigator

About The Rochester Education Foundation:

REF collaborates with schools and community partners to fill resource gaps and provide meaningful experiences for Rochester city students. Our work has a profound, positive impact on students’ future success.

Position Overview:

We are hiring a Bilingual College Access Navigator to help students and families navigate the college process. This one-year role is ideal for someone passionate about education, skilled in communication, and excited to be a resource in the Rochester community.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead college access events and workshops

  • Explain financial aid and college application processes to students and families

  • Support the Assistant Director with the Student Ambassador Program

  • Represent REF at community events

  • Manage and distribute a monthly newsletter

  • Collect and track program data

  • Use creativity to increase student and family engagement

Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (Spanish)

  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s with 2+ years of related experience

  • Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills

  • Passion for college access and equity in education

  • Comfortable working with diverse audiences

  • Knowledge of FAFSA, TAP, and college application systems

  • Tech-savvy and organized

Work Environment:

REF fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all voices are valued, new ideas are welcomed, and team members are supported in their professional growth and development.

Pay and Benefits:

  • $40,000/year

  • Generous paid time off, 3% 401(k) match

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@rochestereducation.org

Start date: August 1st