College Advisor (College Connections Project) PT

Research Foundation Cuny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a part-time TRIO Educational Opportunity Center advisor at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in Harlem. This role provides college access counseling to adults and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include counseling participants through admissions, assisting with financial aid applications, building external partnerships, and delivering presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, School Counseling, Education or related major with a minimum two years of experience in college access, adult education, youth development, or a related field
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred
• Experience in completion of the CUNY, FAFSA and TAP applications
• Possess extensive writing support experience for college admissions essays
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and offsite counseling to TRIO EOC participants on the college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment
• Assist 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
• Seek, establish and support partnerships with external organizations that will help to sustain and increase the number of TRIO EOC participants
• Provide small-group and large-group presentations on college admissions and financial aid topics via online, remote, or in-person options
• When we offer in-person services, these can be at our location in Harlem or a partner site
• Recruit participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and program activities
• Coordinate the student intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC program
• 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 college access and success
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Spanish fluency

CUNY FAFSA TAP applications

Writing support for essays

Presentation and problem-solving

Educational advancement of low-income

Collaborative and empathetic

Offsite counseling

Night/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Service/ Social Work/ School Counseling/ Education or related

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team. Primary Location: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C. Bargaining Unit: No College Connections Project (CCP) is a federally funded TRIO Educational Opportunity Center program that is administered by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The program is located at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in Harlem. CCP provides comprehensive college access services to 1000 New York City adults age 19+, annually. The program's mission is to empower nontraditional students to seek higher education. This is a temporary part-time grant-funded position from the hire date up to August 31, 2026. Applications to be reviewed immediately. The ideal candidate has experience advising/counseling students through the college admissions process and can guide students through every facet of it. The candidate must also possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and offsite counseling to TRIO EOC participants on the college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment.
• Assist 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.
• Seek, establish and support partnerships with external organizations that will help to sustain and increase the number of TRIO EOC participants.
• Provide small-group and large-group presentations on college admissions and financial aid topics via online, remote, or in-person options.
• When we offer in-person services, these can be at our location in Harlem or a partner site.
• Recruit participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and program activities.
• Coordinate the student intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC program.
• 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 college access and success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, School Counseling, Education or related major with a minimum two years of experience in college access, adult education, youth development, or a related field
• Spanish fluency is strongly preferred
• Experience in completion of the CUNY, FAFSA and TAP applications
• Possess extensive writing support experience for college admissions essays
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to the educational advancement of low-income individuals
• Passion for college access and college success work or a willingness to learn
• Collaborative and empathetic attitude
• Comfortable traveling and conducting offsite counseling sessions and workshops
• Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Night and weekend hours required

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer.

It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.