College Admissions & Access Advisor (TRIO EOC)

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a part-time College Advisor for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC). The position is in-person at the Manhattan EOC and funded by a federal TRIO EOC grant.

The role reports to the College Connections Project Director and requires experience in college admissions advising and strong communication skills. Typical duties include guiding TRIO EOC participants through post-secondary opportunities, financial

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Psychology, Education or related major with a minimum two years of experience in college access, career advising, adult education, youth development or related field.
• Experience in completion of apprenticeship and/or post-secondary and financial aid applications such as FAFSA and TAP.
• Strong editing of college admissions essays.
• Excellent presentation and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in multilingual environments.
• Willingness to travel within New York City and conduct off-site advising sessions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assistance to TRIO EOC participants applying for post-secondary opportunities including, but not limited to apprenticeship, college or other post-secondary opportunities.
• Support TRIO EOC participants with researching and completing the post-secondary and/or college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment.
• Assist TRIO EOC 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.
• Provide workshops or presentations on career exploration, college admissions and financial aid topics.
• Recruit TRIO EOC participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records of applicant and participant progress and project activities.
• Coordinate the participant intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC project guidelines.
• 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 post-secondary education, college access and success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or French

Education

Associate's degree in Psychology, Education or related major

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Job description

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a part-time College Advisor for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC). The position is in-person at the Manhattan EOC and funded by a federal TRIO EOC grant.

The role reports to the College Connections Project Director and requires experience in college admissions advising and strong communication skills. Typical duties include guiding TRIO EOC participants through post-secondary opportunities, financial