Postsecondary Counselor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an adjunct or part-time college access counselor for the Baruch STEP Academy. The role involves counseling students on college readiness, facilitating workshops for families, and supporting financial literacy education.

Work Saturdays 10am–2pm at Baruch College, contributing to program planning and parent engagement. Prior experience in school-based counseling and diversity outreach is preferred, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Saturday availability 10am–2pm for sessions.
• Experience counseling students and facilitating parent workshops.
• Background in college access counseling, specializing in financial literacy and preparedness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Create, track, and revise individual academic plans; discuss career aspirations in counseling sessions.
• Lead student workshops on college preparation and financial aid.
• Develop workshops for parents to access resources and advocate for education.
• Assist with advisory committee and parent group.
• Collaborate with staff to assess program offerings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student counseling

Parent workshops

Interpersonal skills

Financial literacy

Diversity awareness

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: 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.

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

  Pay Range

  $40 to $40 per 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.