Who We Are
The average graduation rate from a four-year college in America is over 60%. However, it is only 20% for first-generation students and a mere 4% for foster youth. 25% of foster youth graduates will be homeless after graduation.
At Ready to Succeed, we are changing these ratios everyday, one student at a time.
Ready to Succeed (RTS) empowers foster youth college students to graduate, launch and accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential. We offer our RTS Scholars a unique combination of personalized college and career coaching, connections to industry professionals, placements in paid internships, and access to financial and mental health resources.
Our program is a proven path to career success.
Are you a proud RTS Alum ready to come full circle?
Ready to Succeed is seeking one of our own to join the Alumni & Early Career Engagement Department — someone who understands the journey because you’ve lived it. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to give back, build professional expertise, and grow into a trusted advisor and coach for over 300 RTS Alumni and members of our Job Search Program (JSP).
The first year is a dedicated training year, equipping you with the skills, systems knowledge, and mentorship needed to develop into a confident Alumni advisor and career coach.
If you’re organized, people-centered, detail-loving, and excited to support fellow Alums in their professional journeys — this role was created with you in mind.
You’ll be at the heart of Alumni engagement — coordinating communications, bringing events to life, and ensuring every touchpoint feels thoughtful and professional.
Alumni Communications
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Drafting and scheduling newsletters, emails, and text communications
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Supporting outreach to over 300 Alumni and Job Search Program participants
Event Management (Virtual & In-Person)
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Managing all logistics from A to Z for Alumni events
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Running backend Zoom operations for workshops (with the opportunity to co-lead or lead sessions)
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Supporting in-person events such as company site visits and Alumni socials
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Negotiating vendor contracts, securing event spaces, and managing budgets
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Creating invitations, tracking RSVPs, and overseeing event communications
Marketing & Content Creation
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Designing flyers, slide decks, and workshop materials
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Preparing pre- and post-event communications
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Coordinating informational interviews for scholars
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Supporting event scheduling and promotion
Administrative Partnership
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Serving as primary assistant partner to the Alumni Director
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Supporting both day-to-day operations and special projects
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Acting as a key organizational anchor for the department
2. Scholarship & JSP Stipend Management (20%)
You’ll ensure our Alumni receive the financial support they’ve earned — accurately, efficiently, and thoughtfully.
Job Search Program (JSP) Stipends
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Tracking participant completion of quarterly requirements
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Maintaining accurate data in Salesforce and spreadsheets
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Executing stipend payments in Ramp and coordinating with Accounting
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Supporting Alumni with payment setup and quarterly recipient letters
Alumni Scholarship Fund
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Collecting required documentation for scholarship requests
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Processing scholarship payments
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Gathering testimonial letters or videos for donor appreciation
This work requires precision, confidentiality, and strong follow-through — and directly impacts Alumni success.
3. JSP Coaching & Professional Development (20%)
This is where your growth truly begins. During your first year, you will:
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Receive direct training from the Alumni Director
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Learn the RTS advising model and job program curriculum
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Shadow coaching sessions
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Gradually manage your own cohort (up to 10 Alumni per quarter)
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Over time, you’ll step confidently into a coaching role — guiding fellow Alumni through job searches, professional growth, and accountability structures.
4. Data Management & Systems Support (10%)
Behind every successful program is clean, reliable data.
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Maintaining up-to-date Alumni records in Salesforce and Google Drive
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Tracking coaching sessions and follow-ups
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Researching job boards and employer listings for JSP resources
This role is for you if you are:
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Proactive and Self-Starting: You anticipate needs, take initiative without waiting to be asked, and consistently look for ways to improve processes and support the team.
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Coachability & Growth-Oriented: You receive feedback with professionalism and curiosity, implement it thoughtfully, and view it as an opportunity to grow.
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Independent Yet Collaborative: You are comfortable working autonomously and managing your responsibilities independently, while also maintaining clear communication with the Director — seeking clarity, alignment, and guidance when appropriate.
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Highly Efficient & Productive: You manage time effectively, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet strict deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
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Accountable & Reliable: You follow through on commitments and understand that your consistency directly impacts Alumni, colleagues, and external partners.
Qualifications we’re looking for:
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A Ready to Succeed Alum: An Alumni who successfully completed Ready to Succeed program and is in good standing with the organization
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Interested in developing into a career coach and advisor
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Excited to work both behind the scenes and directly with Alumni
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Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year institution. Degrees in Psychology, HR, Higher Education, Education Counseling, Student Affairs, or similar programs are desirable. Years of experience can substitute for degree.
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At least one (1) internship or job of relevant experience in a similar support role in non-profit, marketing, employer relations, volunteer engagement, higher education, or business sectors (HR, talent recruitment roles will also be considered). If no experience, a passion for making an impact on the lives of others.
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Technical Platform Skills:
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Workforce Office Platforms: Great organizational skills and experience with online & AI tools like Google Workspace, MS Office, Claude, ChatGpt and Gemini.
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CRM Skills: Demonstrated experience managing data and building reports; you genuinely get excited when you learn a new Google Sheets equation. Excel will be considered but Salesforce or other comparable CRM preferred. Salesforce training will be provided.
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Marketing/Communications Design Skills: Ability to design and put together various materials using Canva, Mailchimp, Typeform, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides/Forms, Microsoft Suite, and other platforms.
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Strong demonstrated skills in writing, communication, presentation, time and project management; you feel comfortable communicating in person, by phone, over email, text, and know how to leverage the newest digital and project management tools.
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Creative ideas and the enthusiasm to bring those ideas forward to the team
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Attention to detail (major key!!) and a sense of urgency, as well as productivity, is crucial.
This is a full-time, non-exempt role generally around 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
This role follows a hybrid work structure and includes, at minimum, once a month in-person presence to support scholar programming, team collaboration, and community engagement. While some work may be completed remotely, the role requires regular in-person participation for meetings, events, and scholar-facing programming.
Due to the nature of scholar programming and events, this role will occasionally require early morning, evening, or weekend availability. At times, the position may require working more than 40 hours per week to support scholar programming, events, or other organizational priorities.
We’re all about supporting great people so they can do great work. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the RTS team:
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Annual bonus eligibility of up to 10% after your first year
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$650 annual cell phone stipend to keep you connected
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401(k) with up to 4% employer match
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Health reimbursement benefit of $6,350/year (adjusted annually)
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15 vacation days to start, growing to 25 with tenure
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3 recharge weeks each year: one around July 4th, two at the end of December
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11 federal holidays, plus your birthday off (or a personal day instead)
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We cover eligible health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses through our reimbursement model (QSHERA – Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
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A culture of support, purpose, and people-first values
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Hybrid setup designed for balance and autonomy
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Flexible scheduling after your onboarding period
We’re a team that leads with heart. At RTS, we’re not just about checking boxes, we’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, supported, and able to do meaningful work that truly matters.
We celebrate diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and voices. We foster belonging, encourage curiosity, and hold space for real conversations. And we believe in doing excellent work without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Here, you’ll find:
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A mission you can be proud of
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Teammates who lift each other up
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Leadership that actually listens
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Room to grow, take risks, and be yourself
We’re committed to equity, inclusion and access, not just in how we hire, but in how we show up for each other every day.
The pay range for this role is:
46,694 - 67,706 USD per year(East Office)
