College Counselor

East Side House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement seeks a College Counselor to support the Bronx Regional High School students in navigating college admissions and financial aid. You will manage a senior caseload, conduct workshops, and guide families through the college selection process.

Reporting to the Bronx Regional LTW program Director, this role requires collaboration with partners and occasional travel for college tours, with a schedule Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Bronx, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience with youth at risk or in school settings.
• Counseling experience and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong oral and written communication with families, staff and community members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-energy environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of senior students.
• Meet with students individually and in groups about college choices and the process.
• Educate students and families about colleges, admissions, testing, and financial aid.
• Facilitate college workshops for students and families.
• Provide monthly data on admissions, acceptances, and financial aid to the Director.
• Coordinate college field trips and link with campus programs.
• Maintain flexible hours, including potential overnight trips.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or related field

Job description

# College CounselorHot JobBronx Regional High School - Bronx, NY 10459## OverviewSalary Range$50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year## Description**Position Title**College Counselor**Department**LTW**Site/Location**LTW07Bronx Regional1010 Rev. James A Polite Bronx, NY 10459 **Job Classification (*HR Use Only*)**Non-ExemptFull Time **Salary Range**$50k annually **Reports To**Director of Bronx Regional LTW program**MISSION STATEMENT**East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.**JOB DESCRIPTION****Summary/ Objective**East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. The partnership with Bronx Regional High School is designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school.East Side House Settlement’s Learning-to-Work Program enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skill development, and internships.**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**Under the supervision of the Director of Bronx Regional High school, the college counselor, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:* Maintain a caseload of senior students* Meet with students, individually and in groups, to talk about the college process and individual college choices.* Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising students and families as they go through the process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.* Facilitate periodic college workshops for students and/or parents and families.* Provide monthly data information on college admissions, application status, college acceptances, financial aid info, and other relevant statistics, to program Director.* Identify and establish linkage with ASAP, BON, EOP, HEOP SEEK, and various other programs on their college campus to support students* Coordinate College field trips relevant to our student population.* Maintain flexible hours and workdays, some overnight trips required.* Organize 2 Career day events**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.## Qualifications**Qualifications**To perform this position successfully, the College Counselor must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:**Education / Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field.* Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with youth at risk and/or school setting* Prior experience with counseling and/or experience working with and knowledge of community resources.* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with family, staff and community members* Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families* Ability to use public transportation and travel independently* Must be able to work independently* Demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility and follow-through* Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel* Bilingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred**Clearance**Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.* NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance* NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance* NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance* NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance* NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance* COVID Vaccine-As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date**Work Environment**This job operates in the office. Time in the office will be used to input case notes, supervision, etc. Travel is expected for agency event or college trips. **Supervisory Responsibility**N/A **Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. This role requires the ability to carry, lift, and pull activity supplies to family homes. **Travel**The College counselor will be expected to travel for day and overnight college tours. **Expected Work Schedule** The work schedule expected for this position is: Mon – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, as aligned to the needs of the program/ service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible. Possible work on weekends, holidays or after work hours for projects, special events, etc. to meet program operational goals.