First-Gen College Counselor & Advisor

College-Track-53c9c6ef; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

College Track is seeking an experienced College Counselor & Advisor in New Orleans to guide scholars through postsecondary planning and decision-making. You will lead the LEAD curriculum, run college readiness workshops, and provide individualized counseling to ensure milestone completion.

Strong advocacy and relationship-building are essential to empower first-generation students. You will collaborate with Academic Advisors, school counselors, families, and site teams to build a coordinated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in college counseling or advising preferred.
• Experience supporting first-generation college-bound students is a plus.
• Ability to analyze scholar data (GPA, milestones, attendance) to tailor advising.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for program milestones.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate LEAD curriculum and college readiness workshops across five pillars.
• Provide 1:1 college counseling and case management to scholars, guiding milestones (visits, SAT/ACT, FAFSA, essays, scholarships, decisions).
• Co-develop and maintain each scholar's Consolidated Education Plan (CEP) with the Academic Advisor and partner with school teams to build a support network.

Skills

College counseling

Data analysis

Relationship building

Trauma-informed practices

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

College Track is seeking an experienced College Counselor & Advisor in New Orleans to guide scholars through postsecondary planning and decision-making. You will lead the LEAD curriculum, run college readiness workshops, and provide individualized counseling to ensure milestone completion.

Strong advocacy and relationship-building are essential to empower first-generation students. You will collaborate with Academic Advisors, school counselors, families, and site teams to build a coordinated