College Access Advisor, TRIO EOC

Research Foundation Cuny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a part-time TRIO Educational Opportunity Center advisor at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in Harlem. This role provides college access counseling to adults and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include counseling participants through admissions, assisting with financial aid applications, building external partnerships, and delivering presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, School Counseling, Education or related major with a minimum two years of experience in college access, adult education, youth development, or a related field
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred
• Experience in completion of the CUNY, FAFSA and TAP applications
• Possess extensive writing support experience for college admissions essays
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and offsite counseling to TRIO EOC participants on the college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment
• Assist participants in completing financial aid applications (FAFSA and TAP, Loans, etc.), and financial aid verification requirements and troubleshoot participants' technical issues by contacting college administrators and seeking out appropriate information and guidance
• Seek, establish and support partnerships with external organizations that will help to sustain and increase the number of TRIO EOC participants
• Provide small-group and large-group presentations on college admissions and financial aid topics via online, remote, or in-person options
• When we offer in-person services, these can be at our location in Harlem or a partner site
• Recruit participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and program activities
• Coordinate the student intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC program
• Ensure confidentiality of participant records in accordance with the City University and State University of New York policies and procedures
• Remain current on the latest trends in college access and success
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Spanish fluency

CUNY FAFSA TAP applications

Writing support for essays

Presentation and problem-solving

Educational advancement of low-income

Collaborative and empathetic

Offsite counseling

Night/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Service/ Social Work/ School Counseling/ Education or related

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a part-time TRIO Educational Opportunity Center advisor at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in Harlem. This role provides college access counseling to adults and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include counseling participants through admissions, assisting with financial aid applications, building external partnerships, and delivering presentations