Educational Talent Search Program Counselor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a program assistant for Educational Talent Search. The role focuses on recruiting eligible participants, assessing academic potential and financial eligibility, and coordinating with counselors to support 9th–12th grade youth.

Responsibilities include screening applicants, guiding students toward college pathways, organizing financial aid workshops, and ensuring accurate records while adhering to college policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related area required.
• At least one year experience counseling disadvantaged youth.
• Knowledge of English grammar, format, and usage.
• Ability to write clear and narrative reports.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment of eligible participants.
• Assess and document academic potential, financial eligibility, and first-generation eligibility.
• Coordinate with target school counselors to plan project activities.
• Screen applicants for participant eligibility.
• Refer ineligible students to appropriate services.
• Assess participants’ post-secondary educational potential.
• Determine tutorial needs and recommend tutoring services.
• Maintain participant files per guidelines.
• Assist participants with exploring career fields and choosing goals.
• Help participants select a post-secondary institution.
• Organize campus and college day field trips.
• Coordinate and run financial aid workshops.
• Help participants complete admissions and financial aid forms.
• Conduct participant follow-up surveys.
• Participate in staff development and in-service meetings.
• Perform other duties to achieve program goals.
• Be familiar with and follow college policies and procedures.

Skills

Counseling

Report writing

Group communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related area

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location

BRONX C. C.

Bargaining Unit

No

The Educational Talent Search Program is designed to identify youth with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post-secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs.

Other duties

• Assist in recruitment of eligible participants.
• Responsible for assessing and documenting academic potential, financial eligibility, and first-generation eligibility of participants.
• Work with target school counselors in coordinating project activities.
• Screen applicants for participant eligibility.
• Refer ineligible students to appropriate social and other services.
• Assess participant’s potential for post-secondary educational training.
• Assess participant’s tutorial needs and recommend tutorial services.
• Maintain participant’s files according to proposed guidelines.
• Assist participants exploring career fields and choosing career goals.
• Assist participants in choosing a post-secondary institution.
• Implement campus and college day field trips.
• Coordinate and implement financial aid workshops for parents and participants.
• Assist participants in completing admissions and financial aid forms.
• Conduct participant follow-up surveys.
• Participate in staff development and in-service meetings.
• Perform other duties as required to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the college’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (master’s preferred) in Counseling or related area:
• Must have at least one year experience counseling disadvantaged youth.
• Knowledge and understanding of proper English grammar, format, and usage.
• Ability to write clear and narrative reports.
• Must be familiar with the population of the target area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with disadvantaged youth.
• Knowledge of the financial aid and college procedures.
• Knowledge of Special programs and Trio.
• Ability to meet and communicate effectively and diplomatically with groups as well as individuals.
• Ability to plan for an facilitate the smooth flow of scheduled activities.
• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic and placement tests:
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish)

Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum: $45,000

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.