College Counselor

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Research Foundation CUNY Full time
Job Title:

TRiO College Counselor

Job Summary:

The Research Foundation CUNY is seeking a College Counselor to join our team. As a College Counselor, you will work closely with high school students to enhance and advance their college access services. You will maintain a caseload, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and prepare required reports for the Talent Search program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide academic, career, and financial counseling to program participants
  • Identify, screen, and select prospective program participants based on a rigorous selection process
  • Track student performance using baseline data gathered from in-house needs assessments
  • Monitor and document satisfactory academic progress for assigned participants
  • Plan year-round activities and supervise part-time staff to execute them
  • Assist high school seniors with the college application process and securing financial aid
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with target schools and college personnel
  • Plan and chaperone day and overnight college tours
  • Assist with marketing in order to increase awareness of the Educational Talent Search Program
  • Collaborate with programs serving similar populations in order to increase resources
  • Maintain project records and participant file
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Master's Degree or current enrollment preferred
  • Two years of high school counseling or college entrance advising experience or professional experience working in a federal, TRiO, or similar program serving disadvantaged youth
  • Experience providing case management and advising students about the college admission and financial aid application processes
  • Group facilitation and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple projects effectively
  • Ability to work on a team and independently as needed
  • Proficient in computer programs and related technology needed for the successful implementation of program processes and recordkeeping
  • Must be able to perform duties in an effective and ethical manner to assure that the objectives of the project are met within the guidelines of legislation, regulations, and commitments as stated in the grant
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and understand influence of culture, heritage, and economic disadvantage on program participants
  • Professional or personal experiences overcoming barriers like those confronting program participants
  • Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred
Work Schedule:

Tentative Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at school sites, Fridays in-office or remote. Some scheduled evenings and/or weekends are required.

About the Research Foundation CUNY:

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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