College & Career Readiness Specialist

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods is looking for a full-time position focused on student engagement in New York. The role involves recruiting high school students for the Bridge 2 College and Careers Program, leading workshops on college access, and providing guidance on college applications and financial aid processes. Ideal candidates have experience in youth development and strong communication skills, along with at least 60 college credits. The job is on-site with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credits and currently enrolled in a college program.
• 2-3 years of experience in college access or youth development.
• Experience in lesson planning or student advising.

Responsibilities

• Recruit 9th–12th grade students for the program.
• Facilitate workshops about college access topics.
• Support students in completing college applications.

Skills

Familiarity with NYC public school system and college application process

Strong communication skills

Classroom management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in youth development

Education

60 college credits completed

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

Student Engagement

• Recruit 9th–12th grade students fortheBridge 2 College and Careers Program.
• Carry a defined full caseload of 75 students with docummented advisingplans for each student
• Facilitate interactive workshopsthat teach aboutcollege access topics including applications (CUNY, SUNY, Common App), essay writing, financial aid (FAFSA, TAP, CSS Profile), and scholarship searches.
• Support students one-on-one and in small groups with completing college applications (CUNY, SUNY, Common App, HBCU Common App)
• Support students and familiesone‑one and in small groups with completing financial aid applications (FAFSA, TAP, CSS Profile)
• Provide individualized advising to students and families on college and career planning.
• Write recommendation letters and support students in securingadditionalreferences.
• Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age‑appropriate expectations and rules. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Support with updating and helping to improve the college access curriculum materialsand provide insightful feedback on the scope and sequence when necessary
• Provide transition support to the College Persistence Specialist by connecting them with the seniors on your caseload
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, scholarship organizations, and community partners

Family and Community Engagement

• Lead parent workshops on college admissions and financial aidprocessesincluding FAFSA, TAP and CSS Profile completion.
• Collaborate with school staff, Phipps team members,and external partners to support student success.
• Representthe programprofessionally in all communications.

Events and Enrichment

• Coordinate and chaperone college tours, fairs, and overnight trips.
• Support planning and execution of collegeand career readinessevents.
• Collaborate with WE division to supportadditionalB2CC initiatives

Administration and Data Management

• Maintain student records andtrack theirprogress in Salesforce.
• Attendstaff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Enforce program policies and manage materials and technology use.
• Compile program outcome data (enrollment rates, FAFSA completion, CUNY/SUNY application completion, scholarship totals) and present reports to program leadership.
• Performadditionalduties as assignedby the Program Leadership.

Qualifications:

Education

• Must have60 college credits completed and currently enrolled in college program;bachelor'sdegree preferred

Experience and Skills

• Familiarity with NYC public school system and college application process
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in college access, youth development, or school counseling
• Experience in youth development, lesson planning, or student advising
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
• Social media fluency (Instagram/Facebook)

Preferred Attributes

• Creative, proactive, and organized
• High initiative and urgency
• Grant reporting, data analysis, and curriculum development as expected competencies.

On-site

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Full-Time

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Detail-oriented

Novice

Computer Literacy

Novice

Novice

Administrative

Advanced

Education

Required

Associates or better in Business Administration.

Some college or better in Business Administration.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration.

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