Director of College Guidance

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States Student Leadership Network Full time
Job Summary

Student Leadership Network is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of College Counseling to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive college guidance services to our students, helping them navigate the college application process and achieve their academic goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • College Application and Financial Aid Support: Manage the college application and financial aid process for all graduating seniors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of applications and financial aid packages.
  • College Recruitment and Partnerships: Network with college admissions professionals to improve school visibility and reputation, leading to increased recruitment of our students by colleges and universities.
  • Program Implementation and Management: Execute CBI Standard Components, including classroom presentations, student workshops, parent meetings, college fairs, and college trips for each grade level, with a focus on delivering high-quality programs that meet the needs of our students.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the school's administration, faculty, and staff to implement early college and career awareness, providing each grade level with appropriate college guidance and learning via a distributed counseling model.
  • Program Development and Evaluation: Plan student activities and workshops to maximize educational impact, collaborate with teachers to create curricular pieces for school use, and evaluate program effectiveness to inform future improvements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare for and assist with tours and visits from stakeholders and high-level donors, providing information about our schools and programs, and supporting student recruitment for partner college and enrichment programs.
  • Database Management: Manage the Naviance database to ensure accurate and timely recording keeping of all program components.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in Education, Youth Services, Social Work, or related fields. Three years of experience in college access, secondary education, or an educational non-profit required.
  • Skills and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with college admissions/counseling, strong strategic thinking and program management skills, ability to produce significant and sustained programmatic results, and experience working with low-income student populations.
  • Personal Commitment: Understanding and commitment to the mission of Student Leadership Network, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, and educators.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Annual salary range between $62,110 and $83,476, commensurate with skills and experience.
  • Benefits Package: Medical, health, dental, and vision insurance, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, 401K retirement plan with 4% employer match, paid family leave, life insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off.


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