College Access Bridge Coach

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) seeks a Bridge Coach to support graduating high school students in applying to and matriculating into college. The role partners with the Martin Van Buren High School College Counselor to guide students through applications, financial aid, and enrollment processes.

Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, assisting with college paperwork, tracking progress, and coordinating school-wide events related to the college process, with regular

Qualifications

• Attending college in New York City
• Understanding obstacles students encounter in applying to and registering for college
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with facilitation/running workshops
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility/adaptability and willingness to be a team player
• Commitment to the work of college access
• Completed at least one year of college (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Attending all College Bridge hybrid training
• Facilitating workshops for seniors throughout the year
• Assisting students with paperwork and tasks involved in applying for college and career opportunities, including search, application, and enrollment process
• Support students through the financial aid application and verification process
• Tracking student progress through application and matriculation steps
• Helping plan and lead school-wide events and trips related to the college process
• Attending weekly meetings with a college counselor to review all graduating seniors’ status in the college process and issues to be aware of
• Assisting students with the paperwork involved in enrolling in post-secondary destinations by communicating with graduating seniors on a regular basis by phone/text, social media, and in person.
• Tracking student progress through application and matriculation steps.
• Meeting weekly with the supervisor.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attending college

Understanding obstacles to college

Strong communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Team player

Commitment to college access

Completed at least one year of college

Job description

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) seeks a Bridge Coach to support graduating high school students in applying to and matriculating into college. The role partners with the Martin Van Buren High School College Counselor to guide students through applications, financial aid, and enrollment processes.

Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, assisting with college paperwork, tracking progress, and coordinating school-wide events related to the college process, with regular