College Access Bridge Coach

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

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.