College Advisor - College Passport

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a dynamic College Advisor to support underrepresented youth in pursuing high school completion and college opportunities. You will provide one-on-one advisement, run group workshops, and collaborate with schools and partners to expand access to post-secondary programs.

The role emphasizes admissions guidance, financial aid support, and a commitment to positive youth development.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or related field required.
• Two years of youth development experience.
• Experience as college or financial aid counselor preferred.
• Spanish, French, or Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Work one-on-one with young people to develop and set personal educational and career goals related to secondary school or post-secondary opportunities.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate volunteers, interns, and participants.
• Advise on admissions processes for post-secondary opportunities, including two- and four-year programs and vocational tracks.
• Provide advisement in financial aid, scholarships, and opportunity programs.
• Assist youth in obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent and prepare for post-secondary transitions.
• Deliver workshops on college access, affordability, and the value of higher education.

Conhecimentos

Youth development

Curriculum development

Group facilitation

Financial aid counseling

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.The College Advisor will act as part of an inter-disciplinary team that will seek to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school or equivalent and enroll in post-secondary education institutions of their choice. This is accomplished through one-to-one advisement, small and large group workshops, and as part of on-campus college exploration opportunities. As part of the University Settlement Society Talent Search program, the applicant will provide services to our partnered local high schools and Middle School. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has experience with admissions and financial aid processes, facilitation and curriculum design, and a commitment to positive youth development practices. Applicants should be independent, creative, energetic and flexible.Responsibilities:Work one-on-one with the young people to develop and set individualized personal educational and career goals as related to secondary school or alternative success and post-secondary opportunityAct as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with each young person to support the achievement of his/her goals includes facilitating relationships between volunteers, interns, and participantsProvide advisement in selection and admissions process for post-secondary opportunities including but not limited two- and four-year public and private universities as well as vocational program and service initiativesProvide advisement in all aspects of financial aid process including scholarships and opportunity programsAssist out-of-school youth with entering secondary school or equivalentSupport in-school youth in obtaining a high school diploma or equivalentProvide special events, workshops, and presentations on college access, affordability, and the value of higher education to in-and out of-school youth, parents, and specialized populations (non-native English speakers, foster care youth, etc.).Collect and maintain case records pursuant to data-management procedures and contractual obligationsPrepare students for a successful transition to post-secondary opportunity (includes the development of Freshman 101 activities, and trips to local and out of state colleges and universities)Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principles of positive Youth DevelopmentProvide intensive coordination and integration of necessary services, including monitoring of Talent Search space, and documenting participants progress toward goalsParticipate in case conferencingProvide crisis intervention as neededCollaborate with interdisciplinary staff in the development and facilitation of agency-wide programming and eventsHandle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor and/or directorQualifications:Bachelors degree in Counseling, Education or related field requiredTwo years of experience in youth development, preferably employment and career-oriented programsKnowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young peoplePrevious work as college or financial aid counselor preferredWillingness to travel between the offices of The Door/University Settlement and our local high school partnersDemonstrated skill in curriculum developmentAbility to facilitate groups and other learning activities and to foster team cohesionProficiency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin strongly preferredWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week, Hybrid ScheduleWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.