Organizational Overview

Tulsa is home to the only higher education consortium of its kind in the state of Oklahoma. The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium is an organization of multi-institutional, cross-sector partnerships that meaningfully improve students’ journeys towards degree completion, professional independence, and economic mobility. Its members include nine Tulsa-area colleges and universities (College of the Muscogee Nation, Langston University, Northeastern State University, OSU-Tulsa, OU-Tulsa, Rogers State University, Southern Nazarene University-Tulsa, Tulsa Community College, and the University of Tulsa) and seven affiliate partners (Tulsa Community Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, ImpactTulsa, The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education). 

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium’s mission is to advance student learning, improve student success, achieve equity in outcomes, and meet workforce needs by working collaboratively to increase higher education opportunities in the region. The Consortium serves as a convener, connector, and communicator for its members, allowing for synergy and true collaboration centered around supporting Tulsa-area students on their postsecondary journeys. In June 2024, the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium assumed and absorbed outreach programming for Young People of the Next Generation. YPNG (Young People of the Next Generation) is a community-based program in Tulsa, OK designed to support middle school and high school students and their families with the completion of OK Promise and FAFSA applications.

Job Summary:

The YPNG Instructor will work directly with students and families to guide them through the Oklahoma’s Promise and FAFSA application processes, providing essential support and resources to ensure successful completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

Application Assistance:

• Guide students and families through the OK Promise and FAFSA application processes.
• Provide one-on-one and group assistance during scheduled sessions at schools and community events.

Educational Workshops:

• Develop and deliver educational workshops on the importance of financial aid, the application process, and best practices for completing applications.
• Tailor workshops to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including students, parents, and guardians.

Resource Distribution:

• Distribute informational materials, checklists, and guides to students and families.
• Provide follow-up resources and support to ensure families can complete applications on their own if necessary.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Program Coordinator to schedule and plan school visits and community events.
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and community partners to identify students in need of assistance.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings to stay informed about program updates and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle and high school students, preferably in an educational or counseling capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the OK Promise and FAFSA application processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex information in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to various schools and community locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College student or graduate with a degree, certification, credential or some higher education in a relevant field.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Some relevant work experience in similar non-profit, education, or community development organizations. 

Physical and Logistics requirements

• Position requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.
• Must maintain a valid driver license and auto insurance. 

Hours and Location

• This position involves outreach events that may occur during “traditional” work hours (between 9 AM and 5 PM) and also evenings and weekend events when students and families are available to attend outreach events. 
• This is a grant funded position. 

Benefits: This part time position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary Information: This is a part time (around 20 hours per week), hourly position at $25 per hour.