COLLEGE ACCESS ADVISOR

Job Description

Job Description

COLLEGE ACCESS ADVISOR

Detroit

Who We Are and What We Believe :

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do :

Reporting to the Program Director, the primary focus of the College Access Advisor is on effectively serving a caseload of college aspiring high school seniors using the Bottom Line LEAD (Lists, Essays, Applications, Decisions) Model. The College Access Advisor helps students identify college options, write application essays, submit applications, complete financial aid and application requirements, analyze acceptances and award packages, and make a responsible college choice. The College Access Advisor tracks and records student progress in our database using both quantitative and qualitative data. Advisors are expected to build advising skills and learn the Bottom Line program model and expectations for supporting a caseload of students, with an opportunity for a performance-based promotion to Senior Advisor after their first full year as an Advisor. Training and professional development in the Advisor role is focused on the Bottom Line curriculum and student services, as well as Bottom Line Foundations.

Direct Student Support - 70%

• Provide one-on-one guidance to a caseload of 60 - 65 high school seniors

College Lists

Coach each student towards a college list that meets Access Program standards, is individualized to that student, and is in line with admissions and affordability data

Help each student brainstorm, revise, and finalize college essays by utilizing both in person and remote support tools

Design individualized service plans to ensure each student submits complete, high-quality college applications by institutional priority deadlines

Guide students (in person or remotely) to submit FAFSA and / or CSS Profile by institutional priority deadlines

Lead 60-minute meetings for 15 - 20 students per week at the Bottom Line office, a high school campus, or other off-site locations throughout the region

Caseload & Data Management – 20%

Enter data into the database within 3 business days of a student interaction or status change

Schedule all student meetings on a weekly, or as needed, basis

Program Support - 5%

Organizational Support – 5%

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Work Schedule :

College Access Advisors are non-exempt, overtime eligible staff and work an 8.5 hour shift, including a daily ½ hour unpaid meal / rest break to comply with FLSA. There will be times throughout the year when an advisor will be expected to work additional hours and / or flex their schedule to meet our students' needs. This can include 8 AM starts to comply with the school day or 11 : 30 – 7 : 30 PM schedules to accommodate meeting with students afterschool.

Expected Travel : 50%, local travel

This role involves travel, commuting to locations readily accessible to students. In-person services may happen at the Bottom Line office, a high school campus, or other off-site locations throughout the region.

Who Should Apply :

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

Required :

Preferred :

How To Apply / Application Deadline :

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.

Please share your resume and cover letter.

The application deadline is September 26, 2025.

Start Date : October 2025

Compensation : $44,300

Benefits :

Learn about our benefits here.