Scholar Program Coordinator 

Job Title: Scholar Program Coordinator 

Reports to: Director of DC Programming

Job Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,999

Application Deadline: July 1, 2025

Starting: August 2025

Location:  Washington, DC area 

Schedule: Hybrid; 2 in-office days and 3 remote days.
                  Mon - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
                  Some special events will occur outside of regular work hours. Weekend events are required 1-2 times per month                      throughout the year. 

About Generation Hope: 

Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.

By joining our team, you will not only work for an organization that lives out and operationalizes our values, but we also do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - and even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.

We offer competitive benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, vision, paid time off, and a hybrid work model. Full details are available at generationhope.org/careers.

Impact:

The Scholar Program Coordinator is responsible for case management and program coordination to ensure Generation Hope Scholars are participating in healthy mentoring relationships and are on track to graduation. The Scholar Program Coordinator will have an external impact in the following ways:

• Providing involved support to teen parents attending colleges across the DMV area.
• Assisting with the planning of engaging program activities for Scholars, their children, and volunteer mentors (i.e., Sponsors). 
• Ensuring Generation Hope is building and sustaining key community partners by conducting partner research and representing Generation Hope to nonprofits, donors, students, and various other constituent groups. 
• Providing program evaluation support and progress reports to ensure Generation Hope is meeting its program goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support a caseload of up to 25 Generation Hope Scholars, all of whom are teen parents in college, in the Scholar program, providing holistic case management, including, but not limited to:
  • Academic planning
  • Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
  • Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and community services 
  • Providing emotional support 
  • Providing Scholars with resources to address basic needs
• Ensure our Scholars receive consistent and supportive mentoring through our robust mentoring program by supervising the mentoring relationships within your caseload, including addressing areas of conflict or challenge among Scholars and their mentors (i.e., Sponsors) in a productive, sensitive way that maintains and improves the Scholar/Sponsor relationship 
• Maintain accurate program records through the program database to ensure thorough program evaluation 
• Assist with organizing and planning various program events, such as field trips, social events, and trainings 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge in order to exercise greater discretion and decision making by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience working with young adults; experience working with teen parents or marginalized youth is a plus
• Record keeping and data entry skills
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking
• Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
• Fantastic customer service, work ethic, and high expectations for quality
• Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and the public.
• Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their families, and must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
• Access to a vehicle or reliable transportation to get to sites around the DC Metro area on a regular basis. 
• Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope.
• Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
  
  

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred 
• Counseling and/or case management experience a plus 
• Experience facilitating or co-leading workshops/trainings a plus
• Event planning experience a plus

Physical demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Work environment:
Normal office environment. Some work will take place off-site during special events. 

Travel: 

• This position may require occasional regular overnight travel for activities in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel (via plane, train, or car) to attend trainings, conferences, project sites, and related activities.

Other duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by the start date.

Salary and Benefits:

Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. 

EEO Statement:

Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.