College Success Counselor - Remote-Ready & Equity Advocate

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside’s Options Center seeks a College Success Counselor to support students in persisting toward degrees through 1:1 counseling, workshops, advocacy, and resource sharing.

The role requires outreach to 100+ undergraduates, collaboration with NYC-area colleges, and coordination of financial aid and academic support. Flexible schedule includes some weekends and evenings in a dynamic, multi-cultural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with young people in youth development or postsecondary planning.
• Knowledge of U.S. higher education system, especially NYC and NYS (CUNY, SUNY) is preferred.
• Experience advising/counseling in urban, multi-cultural settings is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• NY driver’s license a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and case management databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 counseling and workshops to a caseload of 100+ undergraduate students.
• Assist with class registration, degree planning, financial aid, and referrals.
• Enter case notes and generate monthly status reports.
• Build relationships with college staff and advocate for students.
• Coordinate relief grants for textbooks, emergency needs, and transportation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management databases

Job description

Goddard Riverside’s Options Center seeks a College Success Counselor to support students in persisting toward degrees through 1:1 counseling, workshops, advocacy, and resource sharing.

The role requires outreach to 100+ undergraduates, collaboration with NYC-area colleges, and coordination of financial aid and academic support. Flexible schedule includes some weekends and evenings in a dynamic, multi-cultural setting.