FAFSA Completion Senior Manager

Location: Remote (with occasional required travel, approximately 5-7 trips/year)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Benefits: Work from home, flexible schedule, generous leave, health insurance reimbursement, 403(b) plan, and professional growth opportunities.

About Us

SchoolHouse Connection (SHC) is a leading national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with educators, service providers, youth, and families. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, FAFSA Completion to remove barriers to financial aid and increase college success for youth experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities

• Training: Lead virtual and in-person training for financial aid administrators (FAAs), school district and school staff, college access programs and homeless service providers.
• Resource Development: Create and maintain high-quality materials such as toolkits, tip sheets, and data analyses.
• Support: Respond to questions from FAAs, school district homeless liaisons and counselors, and other partners, as well as individual student requests for help.
• Partnership Building: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with educational institutions, service providers, and advocacy organizations.
• Strategy & Advocacy: Gather and share effective strategies to boost FAFSA completion rates for homeless and foster youth, and contribute to policy advocacy.
• Policy Analysis: Stay informed on FAFSA-related policies and their implications, providing expert guidance to practitioners.
• Collaboration: Work with SHC teams to address FAFSA-related challenges and influence policy advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in financial aid or a related role, with deep expertise in FAFSA processes for homeless and foster youth.
• Skills: Proven ability to deliver engaging training and develop clear, impactful written materials.
• Competencies: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to the highest ethical standards and trauma-informed practices.

Equal Opportunity

SchoolHouse Connection provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.