Postsecondary Counselor

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a Financial Postsecondary Counselor for an in-person role at Baruch College STEP Academy. The program runs on Saturdays (Oct 3–Nov 21) from 10am to 2pm, with responsibilities to counsel students, deliver workshops on college prep and finances, and support parent resources.

Responsibilities include developing academic plans, facilitating parent sessions, and collaborating with staff to assess readiness offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Availability from 10am – 2pm each Saturdays session
• Experience providing student counseling sessions and facilitate parent workshops
• Background in college access counseling, specializing in financial literacy and preparedness
• Possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents

Responsibilities

• Create, track, and revise individual academic plans and discuss career aspiration during one-on-one and small group counseling sessions
• Lead student workshop sessions on college preparation, financial literacy (including understanding FAFSA and CSS Profiles, financial aid and award letters, and college cents, and career readiness)
• Develop and facilitate workshops to provide parents with resources to advocate for and support their child's education
• Assist with the advisory committee and parent group
• Collaborate with staff on assessing program's college and career readiness offerings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teen counseling

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

Primary Location: BARUCH COLLEGE Bargaining Unit: No Description of Organization: The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve middle and high school students throughout the city.

Position

Position: Financial Postsecondary Counselor (In-Person Position)

The Fall 2026 Counseling Program Schedule

The Fall 2026 Counseling Program Schedule: 8 Saturdays: October 3 through November 21 from 10am-2pm

Summary of Responsibilities

• Create, track, and revise individual academic plans and discuss career aspiration during one-on-one and small group counseling sessions
• Lead student workshop sessions on college preparation, financial literacy (including understanding FAFSA and CSS Profiles, financial aid and award letters, and college cents, and career readiness)
• Develop and facilitate workshops to provide parents with resources to advocate for and support their child's education
• Assist with the advisory committee and parent group
• Collaborate with staff on assessing program's college and career readiness offerings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Availability from 10am – 2pm each Saturdays session
• Experience providing student counseling sessions and facilitate parent workshops
• Background in college access counseling, specializing in financial literacy and preparedness
• Possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents

Preferred

• Current college counselor/advisor
• Familiarity with working with diverse student populations (first generation, immigrant, minority, and low-income)
• Experience working in schools, college access programs, or community based organizations

Only candidates that submit a cover letter will be considered.

Request for interviews with qualified candidates will start in early September.

Pay Range

$40/hour

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.

RFCUNY Organization Overview

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.