College Success Counselor
College Success Counselor
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04-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 65000 - 70000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
04-05-2025
Job Description
Originallyfounded in 1991as Harlem RBI DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK12 extendedday extendedyear DREAM Charter Schools and community sportsbased youth development programs. Through our commitmentto rigorous academics socialemotional learning deep family and community engagement and health and wellness we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big as well with an aggressive fiveyear plan to expand to serve 3500 students across seven schoolsgrowing our organizations impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more visit .
DREAM (formerly known as Harlem RBI) an innovative educational and youth development organization is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a College Success (Legends) Counselor to support DREAMs alumni community. Reporting to the Director of PostSecondary Success on the Legends team the primary responsibility of the College Success Counselor will be to support college students as they pursue their college degree and launch into their careers. Additionally the ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience forming deep relationships with young adults and be a collaborative individual with strong initiative and followup.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling to a caseload of 100 Legends (former participants of DREAMs programs) who are pursuing college pathways by providing mentoring academic support career development and socialemotional development support;
- Provide reenrollment support and engage in consistent followup with Legends that are seeking to reenroll in college;
- Ensure milestones and regular oneonone checkins are accurately and efficiently tracked in Salesforce;
- Collaborate with team members to support Legends events (promotion to ensure high attendance coordinating partnerships) including reunion events workshops and mentoring/leadership events;
- Collaborate with Dream Charter High School staff to leverage opportunities to build relationships with high school seniors such as senior events college access events etc.
- Cofacilitate 12th Grade studio class in second semester to support postsecondary decision counseling and readiness;
- Maintain close relationships with key university stakeholders by attending networking groups college information sessions and success workshops;
- Provide additional support as needed to all DREAM afterschool and summer programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required;
- At least two years of experience working in postsecondary success or case management;
- Experience within the CUNY/SUNY system and knowledge of associated support programs (ASAP CD etc) preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to form relationships with young adults;
- Strong case management skills;
- Knowledge and understanding of postsecondary success including academic financial and social/emotional considerations;
- Familiarity with college application and financial aid process preferred;
- Experience in coordination facilitation and program planning both in remote and inperson settings;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and across departments;
- Experience with digital platforms including but not limited to Salesforce (or other CRM) Google Suite (Drive Slides Forms Voice etc) and Zoom (or similar video conferencing system);
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities;
- Bilingual (Spanish speaker) preferred.
Working Expectations
- Start Date: June 1 2025
- Hours vary seasonally depending on afterschool and summer programming with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Plans subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employees needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pretax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
- Referral bonuses;
- All fulltime Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays sick days personal days and summer Fridays.
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performancebased increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $65000 to $70000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performancebased increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact your recruiter.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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