College Access Counselor (TRIO) for High School Students

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York invites applications for a Program Counselor with TRIO to guide high school students toward higher education opportunities. You will assess academic abilities, support social-emotional learning, and aid in career exploration while advocating for equity and inclusion in partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Responsibilities include leading college visits, assisting with applications, and delivering workshops on college readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 2 years in educational opportunity programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with educationally/economically disadvantaged student populations.
• Knowledge of academic, personal, and group counseling techniques.
• Enthusiasm for working with high school students and student success.

Responsibilities

• Counsels, advises, and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education; develops individual objectives for each participant.
• Maintains positive relationships with partner school administrations and community organizations; promotes equity and inclusion.
• Recruits participants and determines student eligibility for program entry.
• Assists participants at partner high schools in exploring career pathways and promotes career-readiness initiatives.
• Organizes college/educational trips and hosts college access and readiness sessions.
• Assists with college searches, applications, and admissions guidance for diverse learners.
• Monitors financial aid application progress and outcomes for assigned students.
• Manages and delivers student outcome data and cohort records in the database.
• Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University professionally at conferences and events.
• Designs and leads workshops on the college application process and educational success.

Skills

Counseling skills

Student support

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Job description

Fordham University in New York invites applications for a Program Counselor with TRIO to guide high school students toward higher education opportunities. You will assess academic abilities, support social-emotional learning, and aid in career exploration while advocating for equity and inclusion in partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Responsibilities include leading college visits, assisting with applications, and delivering workshops on college readiness.