Part-Time College Readiness Advisor

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a College Readiness Student Advisor to guide high school students through college planning, applications, and financial aid processes. The role involves direct student interaction, outreach to families, and coordination with counselors at Queens Technical High School and partner Sunnyside schools in Queens.

The position is part-time and temporary (one-year contract, potentially renewable) with hours Mon–Thu 10am–3pm and Fri 9:30am–noon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with high school students or academic programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong motivation and teamwork to promote youth outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Meet one-on-one with high school students and assist with college applications.
• Assist with FAFSA and financial aid process.
• Maintain updated records of appointments and outcomes in Excel.
• Chaperone college tours and connect participants with post-secondary resources.
• Collaborate with school counselors and staff; conduct outreach via phone and email.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership and mentoring

Punctuality and reliability

Computer literacy

Motivation to work in youth programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or some college with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite/Office 365

Google Classroom

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a College Readiness Student Advisor to guide high school students through college planning, applications, and financial aid processes. The role involves direct student interaction, outreach to families, and coordination with counselors at Queens Technical High School and partner Sunnyside schools in Queens.

The position is part-time and temporary (one-year contract, potentially renewable) with hours Mon–Thu 10am–3pm and Fri 9:30am–noon.