College Access Counselor: Empower Students' College Path

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHLDC is seeking one full-time College Access Counselor to serve students at Collegiate Prep High School on the Franklin K Lane Campus. The SSC is a youth and adult-staffed college access center that supports college guidance teams and grows a college-going culture.

The counselor will work with students, families, school staff, and community partners to provide tools and support for pursuing higher education, including college exploration, applications, and financial aid.

Qualifications

• BA in education, counseling or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in college access, youth development, or education.
• Strong understanding of CUNY/SUNY admissions, FAFSA/TAP, and private college processes.
• Must pass DOE and DOH background checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students on college exploration, application, and financial aid processes—including CUNY/SUNY, FAFSA/TAP, and private institutions.
• Facilitate college access workshops and materials for students and families.
• Collaborate with school staff and guidance counselors to implement school-wide college readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate and support events such as college visits, parent information nights, leadership activities, and program celebrations.
• Supervise and mentor SSC Youth Leaders (2) —students trained as peer mentors to support classmates through the college process.
• Act as a liaison between students, families, and school personnel to address barriers to postsecondary planning.
• Track student progress and document advising touchpoints in internal systems; share aggregate data in regular reports to school and SSC leadership.
• Participate in school-wide meetings, staff development, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Support fundraising, outreach, and data collection efforts to ensure SSC sustainability.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Flexible

Education

BA in education or related field

Job description

CHLDC is seeking one full-time College Access Counselor to serve students at Collegiate Prep High School on the Franklin K Lane Campus. The SSC is a youth and adult-staffed college access center that supports college guidance teams and grows a college-going culture.

The counselor will work with students, families, school staff, and community partners to provide tools and support for pursuing higher education, including college exploration, applications, and financial aid.