College Admissions Advisor - TRIO EOC (Part-Time, NYC)

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits

Job summary

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a part-time College Advisor for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MeOC). This in-person role supports TRIO EOC participants through college admissions, financial aid, and related processes, with travel within New York City as needed.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in psychology, education, or related fields with experience in college access and FAFSA/TAP applications, and strong presentation

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Psychology, Education or related field with a minimum two years of experience in college access, career advising, adult education, youth development or a related field.
• Experience in completion of apprenticeship and/or post-secondary and financial aid applications such as FAFSA and TAP applications
• Possess extensive experience editing college admissions essays
• Strong presentation and problem solving skills
• Passion for college access and college success work or a willingness to learn
• Collaborative and empathetic attitude
• Comfortable traveling within New York City and conducting off-site advising sessions and workshops
• English proficiency required, Spanish or French fluency referred

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

Presentation skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Associates degree in Psychology/Education or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a part-time College Advisor for the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MeOC). This in-person role supports TRIO EOC participants through college admissions, financial aid, and related processes, with travel within New York City as needed.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in psychology, education, or related fields with experience in college access and FAFSA/TAP applications, and strong presentation