Postsecondary Counselor

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a Financial Postsecondary Counselor for Baruch College to support the Fall 2026 program with Saturday sessions from 10am to 2pm, providing one-on-one counseling and small group workshops.

The role focuses on helping students with college access, financial literacy, FAFSA and CSS Profile understanding, and preparing award letters while engaging parents with resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Availability from 10am-2pm each Saturday 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.

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

Counseling sessions

Workshop facilitation

Communication with parents

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.

Position: Financial Postsecondary Counselor (In-Person Position)

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.

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. 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.