OUR ORGANIZATION

The National Education Opportunity Network (NEON) (formerly National Education Equity Lab) is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver, and support, actual college credit-bearing courses from our nation’s top colleges and universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown, and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in Title 1 high schools - at no cost to students. Since starting in 2019, we will have reached approximately 50,000 scholars, from 160 districts, 34 states, by the end of this year. While in the early stages, our results to date have been exciting.

We are a passionate, 100% remote team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants - with an active board, including former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman; University of Pennsylvania Professor, Angela Duckworth; CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard; and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick.

To learn more about our mission and our work, please read the New York Times front-page feature, or check out our website neonopportunity.org.

THE ROLE

The Course Success Team Fellow (Fall 2025) is responsible for assisting the Course Success Team with the implementation of college-in-high school courses, including course evaluation, course communication, as well as semester-based student engagement planning.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, mission-aligned, and driven to support key projects that ensure high-quality course implementation and robust student engagement across our portfolio for college courses. By the end of the fellowship, the Course Success Team Fellow will have completed key course delivery support tasks, contributed to our organizational rebrand through updated materials and communications, and developed student experience resources and event materials to enhance engagement and outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in education equity, program management, communications, and strategic planning.

This role requires 15 hours per week and reports to the Director of Course Success and Student Affairs.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Course Delivery Support:
  • Assist the Course Success Team with progress monitoring and data management to ensure courses are running smoothly
  • Schedule and deliver critical, pre-written course communications to keep universities, schools, and students informed and aligned
  • Support the evaluation of course health to determine when implementation adjustments are needed (clarifying an assignment, changing the settings of a quiz, building more TF resources for support, etc.)
  • Join weekly team meetings with the Course Success Team to support ideating, documentation, follow-up and next steps
• Organizational Rebrand Support:
  • Update logos and naming conventions on key, external and internal-facing documents
  • Strategize communication and timelines for when and how to share the updates with key stakeholders
  • Explore ideas for new materials and ways to highlight our updated logo and name
• Student Experience & Leadership Support:
  • Brainstorm and develop additional student support strategies, by course, to improve course outcomes (e.g. worksheets, quizlets, “how-to” guides)
  • Create course event slides, flyers, and meeting decks
  • Contribute to meeting agenda development and planning for student-involved events
  • Assist with planning and communications for Student Advisory Board and Alumni Society initiatives

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep commitment to educational equity and expanding opportunity for all students
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Canva (or similar design platforms), and learning management systems, such as Canvas
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments
• Preferred prior experience with NEON or similar nonprofits

THE START & END DATE

The Course Success Team Fellow (Fall 2025) will ideally begin their fellowship on October 14, 2025, and end their fellowship on December 19, 2025.

THE COMPENSATION

The Course Success Team Fellow (Fall 2025) position offers a compensation range of $18 per hour to $25 per hour, depending on experience.

THE TEAM

The Course Success Team Fellow (Fall 2025) will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors who are committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. Our organization is 100% remote. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about transforming education and contributing to equitable outcomes, we invite you to apply for this opportunity with our team at the National Education Opportunity Network. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter on our website outlining your relevant experience and commitment to educational equity. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in propelling opportunities!

It is the policy of the National Education Equity Lab not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We will take specific action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other Terms and Conditions of Employment except as provided by law.