Crosby Near Peer - Student Advisor

Crosby Scholars is a 501(c)3, formed in 1992 in Forsyth County, with a purpose to prepare students academically, financially, and personally for successful college admission. Crosby Scholars expanded to Rowan County in 2013 and Iredell County in 2015 to better serve central North Carolina students as an independent affiliate of Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, Inc. Our programs are available to all public middle and high school students and helps students achieve in and out of the classroom and contribute to the community.

Since 1992, Crosby Scholars has provided career and college exploration, admissions and financial aid workshops, advising services, college campus visits, community service opportunities, cultural experiences, and over $980,000 in scholarships and Last Dollar Grants for college tuition annually, Crosby Scholars now serves more than 11,000 students each year and has assisted over 35,000 Forsyth County students for college and for life.

At Crosby Scholars, we believe that every student who has the desire to go to college should have the opportunity to attend. We want to help students and parents complete college admissions and financial aid successfully so that the doors of opportunity remain open to all students.

To learn more about Crosby Scholars, please visit www.crosbyscholars.org.

Job Summary

Near Peer advisors are recent college graduates who have similar interests, goals, and backgrounds to the scholars. These advisors have recently gone through the college admission process and can lend firsthand insight and advice.

Near Peer advisors assist high school juniors and seniors on the college search and application process, including, but not limited to, creating/finalizing target lists, understanding admission requirements and application options and deadlines, and considering options for standardized testing. Other duties include:

• Meet 1:1 with seniors during the school day to guide them through the college admission, scholarship, and financial aid applications;
• Meet with juniors (either 1:1 or small group) during the school day to assist them with preparing for the college admission process;
• Monitor scholars’ progress toward fulfilling the Senior/Junior Program requirements to promote scholar success and program completion; keep students inspired, motivated, and on track to meet deadlines;
• Maintain and submit accurate notes summarizing each advisor meeting;
• Handle sensitive issues with empathy, patience, and poise and maintain confidentiality of student records;
• Attend and assist in planning Crosby Scholars Academies and other designated events;
• May host group meetings with 9^th and 10^th grade scholars as needed;
• Collaborate with school counselors, university staff and organizations;
• Work with a very diverse student population including low-income, first generation and underrepresented high school students;
• Assist with projects and other assignments as requested. 

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required.

Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population in a team effort to support the mission of the Program
• Must have a valid driver license Pre-employment background check and drug-screen are required
• Have passion to help students realize their college-going potential
• Possess the ability to exercise tact and discretion; and be culturally sensitive
• Maintain an open, thoughtful, and helpful demeanor with all who seek advice and information
• Strong listening, writing, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Experience using social media and various presentation formats
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite software
• Special consideration will be given to Crosby Scholar alumni

PAY, SCHEDULE & BENEFITS

Full-Time, 34 month assignment, July 2026 – May 2029

Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends required

Salary: $32,000

We offer an excellent benefits including:

• Employer paid leave
• Hybrid work schedule
  • New team members will work full time in the office with the opportunity to be considered for a flexible Work from Home schedule after 90-days of employment.
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• 100% of employer paid health insurance premium
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Newly designed 2nd year Young Professional LAUNCH Program for unique Near Peer professional development opportunity.