FT College Access Counselor Jefferson Campus
FT College Access Counselor Jefferson Campus
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$ 55000 - 55000
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With community residents leading the way the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success secure healthy and affordable housing and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
CHLDC has an opening for one 1 fulltime College Access Counselor at our Jefferson Campus withinourCollege Success Division.
Principal Duties:
Provide college application support and group workshops around college access career exploration and educational success
Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the programming of the SSC
Help coordinate activities including parent information sessions virtual college visits leadership activities and program celebrations
Work alongside a group of youth leaders high school students who serve as peer mentors supporting their classmates through the college application process
Responsible for college and career readiness workshop development andimplementation
Communicate with key stakeholders at the Thomas Jefferson Campus and related agencies to support student progress toward educational success
Act as a liaison between students and school personnel
Meet 1:1 with students inperson and virtually as needed to ensure timely completion of various applications
Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the programming of the SSC
Ensure the maintenance and growth of the SSC through supporting fundraising activities and tracking SSC student utilization and outcomes
Work with school guidance teams to track student data and progress
Share aggregate of student touchpoints through weekly/monthly updates to school staff and leadership.
Collaborate with CHLDC and school staff to meet needs of participants and provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.
Participate in meetings and staff development sessions with CHLDC.
Demonstrates commitment to leadership development communitybuilding and community organizing as strategies for social change.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
BA in education counseling or related field.
23 years experience strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speaker (preferred)
Strong knowledge of CUNY and SUNY application process; FAFSA/TAP application process and familiarity with applying to competitive private colleges and universities
Must have flexible schedule some evening/weekend hours may be required
Strong interpersonal skills highly organized and motivated
Commitment to youth development perspective
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Must clear DOE and DOH fingerprinting and background authorizations before starting employment
Work Environment:
This position works in a school setting during the workday. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and standard equipment such as staplers scissors and tape dispensers.
Supervision:
Reports directly to the Director of the Student Success Center.
Compensation:
$55000 Salary/year.
We offer a very competitive benefits package.
To Apply:
Please forward your cover letter and resume (including three professional references) to Beth Garcia Director of College Success Programs at:
Three 3 typed signed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.
CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin gender marital status sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated whatever their race gender background or sexual orientation.
We offer competitive salaries excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
