Sarah Forest Email and Phone Number

http://grasp4va.org/GRASP's College Success Program seeks to increase the college graduation rate for GRASP students and scholarship recipients by:- helping them re-file financial aid AND scholarship forms each year- providing valuable tips regarding internships and summer jobs- acting as a liaison between college financial aid offices and the students, should a problem arise- awarding scholarships for those students with unmet financial need who attend Virginia… Show more http://grasp4va.org/GRASP's College Success Program seeks to increase the college graduation rate for GRASP students and scholarship recipients by:- helping them re-file financial aid AND scholarship forms each year- providing valuable tips regarding internships and summer jobs- acting as a liaison between college financial aid offices and the students, should a problem arise- awarding scholarships for those students with unmet financial need who attend Virginia colleges or technical programs.Responsibilities: • Manage GRASP’s College Success Program engaging over 700 students annually, enabling students to continue their education through monthly counsel and resources, increasing college retention rates• Establish programs connecting college students with resources to guide them in their post-secondary journey; distribute over $60,000 in scholarships annually to students of which 50% are disadvantaged• Coordinate more than 20 annual community outreach events in the Richmond community by staffing, organizing and attending to ensure the excellence of programs and establish partners in the community • Visit local high schools and colleges to guide students and their families through the FAFSA form; average student receives $11,000 in federal financial aid ensuring maximum benefits for college access• Maintain donor relationships for private scholarship funds; distribute $160,000 annually• Support the advising director in managing 76 high schools reaching 6,000 students annually; serve as first point of contact to 50 advising staff effectively finding solutions for time sensitive situations• Direct logistics for quarterly GRASP employee training and events; schedule accommodations, compile training resources, and administer training to increase employee knowledge of responsibilities Show less

• Assisted management in negotiation of service contracts and maintenance of medical office buildings• Triaged phone calls from clients, vendors and hospitals in order to effectively meet their needs• Researched projects and business development opportunities that resulted in contracts• Worked in a fast paced working environment while managing conflicting priorities within a day