College and Career Advisor

Comprehensive Youth Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York City is seeking a College and Career Advisor to empower youth aged 14-24. This role involves individual advising, group facilitation, and project management to enhance college and career services. Candidates should have strong facilitation skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to working with diverse populations. The position requires a Baccalaureate Degree, with a Master's preferred, and knowledge of college admissions processes.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in providing college services.
• Knowledge of CUNY/SUNY admissions and financial aid systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group advisement on college applications.
• Plan and implement college-related events.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors and teachers.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Cultural Competence

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Google Suites

Zoom

Job description

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For more than two decades, Comprehensive Youth Development has helped to transform the lives of New York City’s young people by empowering them to create rewarding futures for themselves and their families. Comprehensive Youth Development is a nonprofit that provides a range of services to youth ages 14-24 to help them complete high school and succeed in college, advanced training and the workplace. We serve more than 4,000 young people annually at our three partner schools, Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School, The High School for Health Professions and Human Services, and City-As-School, as well as the Career Academy at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, our post-secondary program.

**Please submit a one page resume (PDF file) and a separate cover letter (PDF File) here: https://www.indeed.com/job/college-and-career-advisor-3905f9cfab264744

Job Description:

• This is a dynamic position that includes individual advising, group work facilitation, classroom teaching, project management, and developing strategies to continue improving our delivery of college and career services.
• Manage a caseload of seniors to provide one-on-one and group advisement on CUNY, SUNY, and Private/Out-of-State school lists and applications, financial aid applications, and college /career matriculation.
• Maintain knowledge and relationships with and of CUNY, SUNY and Private School admissions, SAT/ACT testing requirements, Opportunity programs, and FAFSA and TAP processes to assist students and families in making educated decisions about college.
• Plan and implement college-related events, including, but not limited to college fairs, college trips, representative visits, CUNY workshops, college Info sessions, etc.
• Collaborate with Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and Teachers regarding student information and service delivery
• Meet with Site Director biweekly and team biweekly and provide updates, challenges, and goals
• Work in conjunction with the career office to refer services, explore career pathways, and more
• Track all student interactions and outcomes by complying with all data management protocols on a daily and weekly basis
• This role is on an in-person Monday-Friday schedule.

Position Requirements:

CYD is looking for a candidate who will thrive in a structured, deadline driven, and highly motivated (and fun) college office. We are seeking an individual who also has the following:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution in relevant field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated experiencein providing college services (at least one year) with a desire and commitment to a career in the college access field
• Extensive knowledgeof CUNY/SUNY, the college admissions process and components, and financial aid systems (FAFSA, TAP, CSS, Dream Act, etc)
• Experience in urbanschoolsand/or community based educational organizationsrequired.
• Strongfacilitation skillsin small and large group settings a must
• The ability and desire to work with adiverse student population, including immigrant and undocumented students, ideally with a social justice lens
• Enthusiasm, initiative, sense of humor, patience, and creativity
• Flexible and resourceful team player – must enjoy working on ateam!
• Attention to detail and proven organizational skillsrequired
• Must havecomputer proficiencyin Google Suites (Drive, Slides, Forms, Sheets), and Zoom (or similar virtual platforms) – knowledge on Google Classroom and Naviance a plus!

Details at a Glance

Time commitment: Full Time Schedule Monday-Friday, occasional evening/weekend workshops

Work Location:In-person

Application Deadline: Accepting resumes on a rolling basis

Education:4-Year Degree Required, Master's Degree preferred

Pay : $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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