Join Our Team

I Know I Can has a dedicated team working to support students as they plan for life after high school. Whether they’re headed to college, a training program, or straight into the workforce, we’re here to offer guidance, resources, and encouragement along the way.

If you’re passionate about helping young people explore their options and take the next steps, we’d love to have you on board. Check out our open positions below and see if there’s a role that’s a good fit for you.

To apply for one of our open positions: Send your resume and cover letter addressed to Kimberly Scott, Chief Administrative Officer to [email protected].  Please put your desired position in the Subject Line.

College Advising Manager

I Know I Can’s College Advising Managers work in our district high schools to help students overcome barriers and achieve their college and career dreams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works to create a college-going culture in the school using real-time data as well as a college and career strategic planning tool
  • Meet individually with students and families to provide support and guidance in the process of preparing for college, including: college search, college admissions, and finding sufficient financial aid
  • Provide group presentations, large and small, for students, parents and district representatives in the schools and at the IKIC office (the presentations range from supporting the district’s college and career hub-Naviance, SchooLinks, or Xello Implementation Plan to pre-college seminars)
  • Work to increase college readiness by educating students, families and district representatives on the programs and services by IKIC

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION 

Gear up advisor

I Know I Can’s GEAR UP Advisors work within Reynoldsburg High Schools’ unique environment in order to best serve students while
meeting the GEAR UP site’s expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide one-on-one and group advising on college, careers, test prep, and financial aid.

    • Assist students with applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and navigating the college process.

    • Integrate into the school community by attending key events and meetings.

    • Promote GEAR UP services and track student progress with care and confidentiality.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

AmeriCorps: Getting Things Done 

The I Know I Can (IKIC) AmeriCorps Ohio College Guides program places recent college graduates in middle schools and high schools as career and college readiness advisors for Columbus City Schools students in 6th to 10th grades, with a focus on 8th graders. They work alongside full-time IKIC advisors and school staff to ensure that students make educated decisions about their plan for life after high school. They commit to 1,700 hours of service (40 hours per week) over 11 months from August 4th-June 30th. 

AmeriCorps College Guides will receive a compensation that includes a $30,000 living allowance, health insurance and an education award up to $7,395 that can be used to repay qualified student loans or future education expenses.

FOR A LIST OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OR TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.

If you are interested in the Ohio College Guide position at I Know I Can, please apply through the online application at College Now.

If you have any questions about serving at I Know I Can in Columbus, OH, contact Oscar Robinson at [email protected]

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