College Access Advisor, CAMBA CollegeBound

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development Family Support Job Training & Employment Support Services Health Housing and Legal Services. We reach almost 80000 individuals and families including almost 13000 serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA CollegeBound (CCB) helps middle and high school students explore their futures with confidence. Through engaging workshops individualized advising college trips and handson support with applications and financial aid we guide students as they discover their strengths explore postsecondary options and take meaningful steps toward college and career success. CCB is a supportive energizing space where young people can ask questions dream big and build the skills they need for what comes next.

Position: College Access Advisor

Reports To: CollegeBound Coordinator

Location: Various sites

What The College Access Advisor Does:

Empower middle and high school students across CAMBAs Beacon Cornerstone and housing programs through highimpact advising that builds confidence and readiness for life after high school.
Guide and motivate students through every phase of the college journeyresearching options building balanced college lists crafting essays completing applications and navigating financial aid.
Activate student and family engagement by leading dynamic workshops info sessions campus visits and enrichment experiences that expand awareness of postsecondary opportunities.
Elevate program visibility by creating compelling flyers newsletters and social media content.

Education Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

Bachelors degree required preferably in education youth development social sciences or a related field.
Must have or obtain DOE fingerprint clearance and maintain clearance throughout employment.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

Experience supporting high school youth in educational or college access settings (e.g. afterschool advising tutoring mentoring or similar roles).
Experience counseling students on post-secondary education options knowledge of U.S. education system especially New York City and State familiarity with financial aid and college application process.
Must demonstrate knowledge of all college typesincluding CUNY SUNY HBCUs private schools and trade schools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep commitment to community-based work and educational equity.
A strong communicator who can build trust with both students and families.
A collaborative upbeat and proactive mindset.

Compensation: $50000 annually

Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance dental insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match paid time off (vacation personal and sick time) and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color people with disabilities and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity gender expression national origin age disability socio-economic status marital or veteran status pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 inte...