Bridge Coach (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 6,200 - 8,420; Part time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Bridge Coach to support graduating seniors in applying to and enrolling in college. This role targets a college student who is a Newark Public Schools graduate and will work under the guidance of a designated school counselor from August 2024 to August 2025, totaling about 430 hours for the year.

Work is on-site at the school about 10 hours per week from September to June, plus July‑August 2025.

Qualifications

• Currently attending college in New Jersey
• Graduate from a Newark Public School
• Enrolled part-time or full-time in college as a sophomore or junior, in good standing, in the 2024‑25 school year
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the work of supporting student opportunity and success
• Letter of recommendation from current professor or mentor
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite

Responsibilities

• School Year: August 2024 – June 2025
• Work on-site at the school approximately 10 hours/week from September to June to assist students with paperwork and tasks involved in applying for college and career opportunities, including college applications and enrollment process.
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in-person and virtual) starting in August.
• Facilitate workshops for seniors throughout the year and help plan and lead school-wide events and trips related to the college process.
• Support students through the financial aid application and verification process.
• Track student progress through the college application process and meet weekly with the college counselor to review all graduating seniors’ status and guide the work that should be completed.
• Summer: July 2025 – August 2025
• Work approximately 10 hours/week in July and August of 2025 to assist students with the paperwork and tasks involved in enrolling in post-secondary destinations.
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in-person and virtual).
• Track student progress through application and matriculation steps and meet weekly with supervisor to review students’ progress.

Skills

College student

Strong communication

Microsoft & Google Suite

Education

Newark Public School graduate

Enrolled in NJ college (2024-25)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Bridge Coach

Office of Student Support Services

The Superintendent invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Bridge Coach with the Office of Student Support Services.

Definition

The Newark Board of Education is currently looking to hire a college student, who is a graduate of Newark Public Schools, to serve as a “Bridge Coach,” who will work with graduating high school seniors to help them apply to and matriculate into college. Bridge Coaches will work under the supervision of the designated school counselor from August 2024 to August 2025. Bridge Coaches will be responsible for working approximately 430 hours over the course of the year (including virtual and in‑person training, and in‑person school‑based work).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently attending college in New Jersey
• Graduate from a Newark Public School
• Enrolled part‑time or full‑time in college as a sophomore or junior, in good standing, in the 2024‑25 school year
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the work of supporting student opportunity and success
• Letter of recommendation from current professor or mentor
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• School Year: August 2024 – June 2025
• Work on‑site at the school approximately 10 hours/week from September to June to assist students with paperwork and tasks involved in applying for college and career opportunities, including college applications and enrollment process.
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in‑person and virtual) starting in August.
• Facilitate workshops for seniors throughout the year and help plan and lead school‑wide events and trips related to the college process.
• Support students through the financial aid application and verification process.
• Track student progress through the college application process and meet weekly with the college counselor to review all graduating seniors’ status and guide the work that should be completed.
• Summer: July 2025 – August 2025
• Work approximately 10 hours/week in July and August of 2025 to assist students with the paperwork and tasks involved in enrolling in post‑secondary destinations.
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in‑person and virtual).
• Track student progress through application and matriculation steps and meet weekly with supervisor to review students’ progress.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Be able to work in‑person at their high school placement.
• Understanding of obstacles encountered in applying to and registering for college.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the work of supporting student opportunity and success.

Reports To

School Guidance Counselor

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: Annual stipend of $7,310 (paid monthly)
• Union affiliation: Unaffiliated

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

Opening and Closing Dates

Open until all positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.