America Needs You is looking for dynamic professionals to join our vibrant, growing, and entrepreneurial organization.
We care deeply about creating a diverse and inclusive space for our Fellows, volunteers, stakeholders and staff, and strongly encourage first-generation college graduates and talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We actively seek to learn from a variety of perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer in accordance with state and federal law. Read more about our Core Values and commitment to Diversity and Belonging at here.
About Us
Today, more than half of all college students in the U.S. are first-generation—the first in their families to navigate college and forge a career path beyond graduation. But only 21% of first-generation college students graduate within six years. While there are a multitude of programs for first-generation college students, few offer the deep mentoring relationships and skill-building necessary to graduate and launch successful careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in. After completing our Fellows Program, 96% of ANY Fellows graduate college and go on to earn a median income significantly higher than their peers.
ANY is the national nonprofit connecting first-generation college students with transformative mentorship and intensive career development for economic mobility. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and our operation continues to grow. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a flexible digital career development program designed to help first-generation college students across the country launch great careers.
Visit the About page to learn more about our programs and their impact.
Position Overview
Due to our growth and expansion in New York and New Jersey, ANY is currently seeking an ambitious and organized Career Success Manager to implement our Fellows Program, reporting to the Regional Program Director NY/NJ. As a Career Success Manager, you will facilitate workshops on career readiness, leadership development, and professional skills for a cohort of Fellows (ambitious, first-generation college students) and their mentors. In addition to delivering workshops, you will be the primary point of contact for Fellows, including supporting their professional development and career opportunities. The Career Success Manager will also be accountable for recruiting new students into our program and building strategic relationships with the assigned college and university contacts in the region.
The Career Success Manager is based in New York with a hybrid work environment, requiring in-person attendance at the office, in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops, and in-person attendance at other work-related events/meetings, as needed.
Our Ideal Candidate:
We Offer:
Responsibilities Include:
Core Competencies:
Case Management: Building meaningful connections with individual students and mentor coaches through consistent, high-quality check-ins. Maintains detailed, efficient, continuity-focused documentation and manages scheduling and prioritization, and uses data to monitor progress and inform timely, responsive support.
Communication Skills: Communicates with clarity and purpose in writing and in speech, practices active listening, and builds shared understanding that leads to strong results.
Facilitation & Public Speaking: Leads engaging and inclusive workshops, panels, and discussions for Fellows, mentors, and partners with clarity and understanding.
Relationship Building: Builds trust and rapport with Fellows, mentors, campus partners, and colleagues to foster strong connections.
Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and sustains productive relationships with external and internal stakeholders to advance program objectives.
Qualifications:
To Apply: Please apply here. Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
The salary for this position is in the range of $58,000 – $62,000 per year.
About Us
Today, more than half of all college students in the U.S. are first-generation—the first in their families to navigate college and forge a career path beyond graduation. But only 21% of first-generation college students graduate within six years. While there are a multitude of programs for first-generation college students, few offer the deep mentoring relationships and skill-building necessary to graduate and launch successful careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in. After completing our Fellows Program, 96% of ANY Fellows graduate college and go on to earn a median income significantly higher than their peers.
ANY is the national nonprofit connecting first-generation college students with transformative mentorship and intensive career development for economic mobility. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and our operation continues to grow. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a flexible digital career development program designed to help first-generation college students across the country launch great careers.
Visit the About page to learn more about our programs and their impact.
Position Overview
Due to our growth and expansion in Illinois, ANY is currently seeking an ambitious and organized Career Success Manager to implement our Fellows Program, reporting to the Senior Program Manager. As a Career Success Manager, you will provide career counseling and deliver a series of professional development workshops over the course of two years for a cohort of Fellows (ambitious, first-generation college students) and their Mentor Coaches (accomplished professionals). In addition to delivering workshops, you will be the primary point of contact for Fellows, including supporting their professional development and opportunities. The Career Success Manager will also be accountable for recruiting new students into our program and accountable for building strategic relationships with the assigned college and university contacts in the Chicago market.
The Career Success Manager is based in Chicago with a hybrid work environment, requiring in-person attendance at the office, and in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops, and in-person attendance at other work-related events/meetings, as needed.
Our Ideal Candidate:
We Offer:
Responsibilities Include:
Core Competencies:
Case Management: Building meaningful connections with individual students and mentor coaches through consistent, high-quality check-ins. Maintains detailed, efficient, continuity-focused documentation and manages scheduling and prioritization, and uses data to monitor progress and inform timely, responsive support.
Communication Skills: Communicates with clarity and purpose in writing and in speech, practices active listening, and builds shared understanding that leads to strong results.
Facilitation & Public Speaking: Leads engaging and inclusive workshops, panels, and discussions for Fellows, mentors, and partners with clarity and understanding.
Relationship Building: Builds trust and rapport with Fellows, mentors, campus partners, and colleagues to foster strong connections.
Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and sustains productive relationships with external and internal stakeholders to advance program objectives.
Qualifications:
To Apply: Please apply here. Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
The salary for this position is in the range of $58,000 – $62,000 per year.
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