Employment

Employment at Futures

The staff at Philadelphia Futures is a team of talented professionals dedicated to providing low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. If you are interested in potential employment with our organization, we invite you to submit your resume This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by mail. These positions offer the opportunity to join a dynamic organization which is expanding its services and focusing on its newly developed Strategic Plan.

Resumes are kept on file for one year. We also encourage you to check this page regularly for notices regarding specific job openings.

Philadelphia Futures is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Associate Director of College Retention and Success

Associate Director of College Retention and Success. This position assists in implementing a comprehensive support system for 250+ collegians participating in Philadelphia Futures' Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) and College Connection (CC) Programs with the goal of achieving the highest possible retention and graduation rates. Qualifications: Knowledge and understanding of higher education retention issues, particularly related to low-income, first-generation-to-college students, required. Responsibilities include maintaining regular contact with SAS and CC collegians; guiding students in accessing campus resources; counseling with respect to financial aid issues; and establishing and maintaining relationships with campus liaisons. The successful candidate will support a culture of high expectations, accountability and personal responsibility. Experience working on a college campus in enrollment management, student services, academic advising or career counseling is a plus. This is a full-time position which reports to the Director of College Retention and Success. Competitive salary and benefits.

How to Apply: Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , indicating "Associate Director of College Retention and Success" in the subject line.

Sponsor-A-Scholar Coordinator

The Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) Program provides academic programming, personalized college guidance and long-term mentoring for promising high school students attending Philadelphia's public high schools. The Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) Coordinator is a high-energy person who assists in the implementation of a comprehensive college preparation program for promising high school students attending Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools with a goal of supporting college readiness and success. Primary responsibilities include providing year-round college guidance and awareness activities; monitoring and supporting academic progress among students; promoting active engagement in program classes and activities; and fostering positive communication and relationships among students, volunteer mentors, parents and schools. Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of underrepresented students and a keen understanding of their unique college guidance needs is required. The successful candidate will have substantial experience working with high school students and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, outcomes-oriented enviornment. Significant college guidance, education or social work background is helpful. Experience with/commitment to the needs of high school boys a plus. Master's degree preferred. This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Pre-College Programs.

College Guidance Training and Community Outreach Specialist

This new position will be responsible for coordinating Philadelphia Futures' efforts to offer its expertise in college access, guidance and retention services to external audiences, including high schools, colleges and community-based and other youth-serving organizations. Qualifications: Have substantial experience in developing educational programs, teaching and/or training and cultivating professional relationships. The successful candidate will have experience in and a passion for working with underrepresented students and understand the unique college guidance, admissions and financial needs of low-income, first-generation-to-college students.

How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and indicate "College Guidance Training and Community Outreach Specialist" in the subject line.

Summer Instructor

A critical component of Philadelphia Futures' academic programming is summer instruction. Programs are offered on college campuses and designed to build academic skills and increase students' understanding of college life. We currently have one Summer Instructor positions available:

The Pre-College Writing and Research Instructor will lead 20-25 rising sophomores in a course entitled "The Holocaust & Human Behavior", using a curriculum outline developed by Philadelphia Futures. This is a half-day program at Drexel University from July 1-August 2, 2013.

Compensation for this position is competitive and dependent on credentials and experience.

How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Zeva Levine, Coordinator of Academic Services, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include the title of the instructor position in the subject line.