Program Counselor Fordham University

Ajcunet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Program Counselor to guide high school students toward higher education. The role reports to the Director of TRIO and will assess academic abilities, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and support college exploration for students at the Rose Hill campus.

This position may require evening and weekend hours. A Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in educational opportunity programs are required; strong commitment to equity and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in educational opportunity programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with educationally/economically disadvantaged student populations.

Responsibilities

• Counsels, advises, and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education. Develops individual measurable personal, academic, and financial objectives for each Program participant.
• Maintains positive relationships with Partner School Administration, community-based organizations, and parents by collaboratively working to ensure students’ success. Promotes equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives.
• Recruits participants and determines student eligibility for acceptance into the Program.
• Assists Program participants at partner high schools in Yonkers Public School District in exploring career pathways and promotes career-readiness initiatives.
• Organizes and leads college/educational trips and hosts engaging academic, college access, and career readiness sessions.
• Assists participants in their college search, helps prepare applications, and offers guidance in the admissions process. Ensures that students with a variety of needs, learning styles, and disabilities receive appropriate support at their next institution.
• Monitors planning and completion of financial aid applications.
• Manages and delivers student outcome data for an assigned group of students. Manages student cohort within database system.
• Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University in a professional manner at conferences, student trips, and with high school partner schools.
• Designs and leads workshops in all areas of the college application process and educational success.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Relationship building

Student success

Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field.

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Title of Position

Program Counselor

Position Number

PN1215

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of TRIO, the Program Counselor will be instrumental in guiding and empowering high school students on their journey into higher education.

The counselor will assess students’ academic abilities, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and aid in career exploration while ensuring they receive the necessary support. The role advocates for equity and inclusion initiatives while building positive relationships with school stakeholders and community partners and representing the program and university professionally.

This position may require evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Counsels, advises, and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education. Develops individual measurable personal, academic, and financial objectives for each Program participant.
• Maintains positive relationships with Partner School Administration, community-based organizations, and parents by collaboratively working to ensure students’ success. Promotes equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives.
• Recruits participants and determines student eligibility for acceptance into the Program.
• Assists Program participants at partner high schools in Yonkers Public School District in exploring career pathways and promotes career-readiness initiatives.
• Organizes and leads college/educational trips and hosts engaging academic, college access, and career readiness sessions.
• Assists participants in their college search, helps prepare applications, and offers guidance in the admissions process. Ensures that students with a variety of needs, learning styles, and disabilities receive appropriate support at their next institution.
• Monitors planning and completion of financial aid applications.
• Manages and delivers student outcome data for an assigned group of students. Manages student cohort within database system.
• Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University in a professional manner at conferences, student trips, and with high school partner schools.
• Designs and leads workshops in all areas of the college application process and educational success.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in educational opportunity programs.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to work successfully with an educationally/economically disadvantaged student population.

Knowledge of academic, personal, and group counseling, as well as individual and group techniques.

Enthusiasm for working with high school students and a passion for student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field.

Minimum Starting Salary

$54,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$56,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No.