College Financing Coordinator

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Coordinator to support our After-School Programming. The ***College Financing Coordinator*** will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are currently seeking a **College Financing Coordinator** within the Wealth Builds team. This role will report to the **Director of College Financing** and collaborate closely with program staff and scholars across the organization. The coordinator will support a range of activities aimed at financing HCZ scholars’ college education through increased college savings and scholarships, developing savings habits among children and parents, and promoting a college-bound identity. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, scholars, and external partners. - Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or experience in education, finance, case management, or social services preferred. - **1–3+ years of experience** in program coordination, providing college-related services, student services, and administrative support. ### **Who You Are** - Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset. - Advanced proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data management tools (**Salesforce experience strongly preferred**). - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. - Commitment to HCZ’s mission and passion for supporting college access and financial empowerment. - Excellent project management with attention to detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication - Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders - Highly motivated to take initiative, manage competing priorities, work independently, and respond to feedback - Strong understanding of historical and contemporary issues that impact economic mobility - Passion for and commitment to the mission of the Harlem Children’s Zone ### **What You’ll Do** - Coordinate the administration of college financing programs, including scholarship and savings initiatives serving approximately **1000+ scholars annually**. - Manage scholar communications and maintain accurate tracking of applications, awards, and inquiries using **Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace**. - Support the planning and execution of **12–15 workshops and events per year**, including financial literacy sessions, scholarship orientations, and parent engagement meetings. - Prepare and maintain detailed reports on scholar progress, participation rates, and program outcomes for leadership review. - Collaborate with HCZ departments to ensure timely follow-up with scholars and families, maintaining a **response turnaround of 48 hours** for inquiries. - Assist in outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with community partners and financial institutions. - Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director and Assistant Director, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence. - Monitor program data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in scholar engagement and financial readiness. ### Schedule - Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM (some Saturdays as needed, will be notified in advance in those instances) - 4-1 hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 remote workday (remote day must be on Tues, Wed, or Thurs) As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families —…