College Access Advisor for High Schoolers

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking a dedicated professional to provide direct services to college-bound youth, guiding them through college and financial aid processes and supporting retention and success.

You will coordinate workshops, outreach, and case management activities across multiple sites, including off-site school partnerships, with a focus on equity and access. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with youth or social services setting or college access.
• Experience with and knowledge of best practices in youth development, college access and workforce development.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college bound high school students, high school equivalency and college enrolled program participants.
• Assist students with completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications.
• Monitor and document client progress towards college enrollment, retention, and program outcomes via case notes and program database.
• Assess and coordinate interventions and referrals for clients through internal and external providers.
• Facilitate college readiness workshops, college tours and quarterly retention initiatives for program participants.
• Assist with recruitment, engagement and retention for clients engaged in our college bridge program under direction of supervisor.
• Engage and monitor follow-up participants to ensure milestone/goal attainment (College matriculation and retention).
• Provide coverage for program trips and events including college tours and college fairs.
• Conduct home visits and other fieldwork, as required.
• Report to and meet with supervisor monthly or as required.
• Complete program reports monthly, or more frequently as required.
• Attend trainings, both internal and external, promoting college access and success or other professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good writing

Computer literacy

Stamina and mobility

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related field

Tools

Program database

Job description

BronxWorks is seeking a dedicated professional to provide direct services to college-bound youth, guiding them through college and financial aid processes and supporting retention and success.

You will coordinate workshops, outreach, and case management activities across multiple sites, including off-site school partnerships, with a focus on equity and access. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.